How should I adjust the brakes on my 1930 Model A Ford?

Asked by richk551 Feb 08, 2018 at 12:10 PM about the 1930 Ford Model A Coupe

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I watched a Youtube video about adjusting brakes on a Model A ford.  They advised to adjusting the brakes so that the front brakes carried 40% and the rear 60% of the load.  Is this 1930s mentality or should the brakes be adjusted like todays vehicles with the front carry the larger load?

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Auto_Centric answered 6 years ago

Use the pedal depression method measured by inches, rear brakes will (should) lock before the fronts a locked wheel can't steer...no ABS of course or modern hinderments, People had to know how to drive back in the day! or set it up anyway YOU want.

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