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A12 11" Drum brakes?? #204220 01/25/09 05:17 PM 01/25/09 05:17 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp OP master
cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	I ordered all the parts for my front brakes and also got the self adjusting rebuild kit because the adjusters were cheaper as a package than buying seperat. Problem....the adjusters are different than the original non-self adjusting versions. Is it a big deal to go ahead and convert to full self adjusting brakes? What are the pros and cons?

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204221 01/25/09 05:22 PM 01/25/09 05:22 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	No one will know the difference unless the brake drum is off. The self adjusters work by adjusting the brakes from backing up and stepping on the brakes. Normal driving will keep them adjusted just fine with the self adjusters. If you don't have them then you need to take the rubber plug at the bottom of the backing plate out and turn the adjuster wheel with a screw driver about every 5000 miles or so.

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? #204222 01/25/09 05:26 PM 01/25/09 05:26 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp OP master
cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	I noticed the new self adjusters don't line up with the original plugs. The adjuster gear is more centered, where my original adjuster gear was to the left or right of the assembly.

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204223 01/25/09 06:08 PM 01/25/09 06:08 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	It doesn't matter because you have no need for the plug with self adjusters.

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204224 01/25/09 07:34 PM 01/25/09 07:34 PM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,128 A Banana Republic near you.	if the old adjusters are still serviceable and the adjusting pawl will operate them then just use the old adjusters ?

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: JohnRR] #204225 01/25/09 09:12 PM 01/25/09 09:12 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO C cdp OP master
cdp OP master C Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,691 MO	The main reason for not using the old adjusters and the rest of the od hardware is basically because everything is new or restored. The backing plates are powdercoated, new shoes, springs, hoses, wheel cylinders, etc., etc.... I just didn't realize the the self-adjusting and the non-self adjusting were 2 different designs. If I would have paid more attention in the beginning, i would have ordered the correct replacement. I just figured that since I had all the hardware in the kit, I might as well go ahead and convert.

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204226 01/25/09 09:38 PM 01/25/09 09:38 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana D Dave Watt master
Dave Watt master D Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 5,048 Atlanta Indiana	Slightly off topic, but will an 8 3/4" 11" drum brake setup including backing plates be the same as for a Dana?

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204227 01/25/09 09:39 PM 01/25/09 09:39 PM
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polara426 member P Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 116 N.E. OHIO	The manual adjusting kits are still available ask your local parts store if they can order a #12 kit in carlson or the like in their brand I believe the manuel adjuster might be #1500 I RECENTLY DID A SET OF EARLY B BODY 11".

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: Dave Watt] #204228 01/26/09 10:02 AM 01/26/09 10:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,128 A Banana Republic near you. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,128 A Banana Republic near you.	Quote: Slightly off topic, but will an 8 3/4" 11" drum brake setup including backing plates be the same as for a Dana? yes

Re: A12 11" Drum brakes?? [Re: cdp] #204229 01/26/09 11:04 AM 01/26/09 11:04 AM
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Prodart440 super stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 851 Avondale AZ	Quote: The main reason for not using the old adjusters and the rest of the od hardware is basically because everything is new or restored. The backing plates are powdercoated, new shoes, springs, hoses, wheel cylinders, etc., etc.... I just didn't realize the the self-adjusting and the non-self adjusting were 2 different designs. If I would have paid more attention in the beginning, i would have ordered the correct replacement. I just figured that since I had all the hardware in the kit, I might as well go ahead and convert. I did the same thing on my 68 roadrunner. Everything works just fine, but to fine tune the brakes from the back, the holes don't line up with the self adjusters. Aaron 68 Roadrunner 383/AT 69 Dart GT Conv. 383/AT 05 Dodge Ram 4x4 Cummins 06 GoManGo R/T Daytona #757 68 Coronet 440

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