Brake Maintenance

[Deleted User]
[Deleted User]
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Anyone who is doing brake maintenance for first time this is a pretty good little visual guide to what to look for.

http://www.amosauto.com/Articles/Mopar/Tech/drum-brake-maintenance-nbsp

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  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    I second what Ken says. The best reference for Hudson brakes is the Hudson workshop manual for your particular model.
    Geoff
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    edited January 2012
    Yeah I take the writeup part with a grain of salt. As I stated its a pretty good visual guide i.e. the pictures.

    Yes moisture is absorbed. Making sure you check and change the fluid is a good suggestion.

    And of course what Hudson owner is replacing the drums?? you know of any sources for new Hudson drums???
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    My 53 Hornet has 4 wheel drum brakes and can stop just as quick as any new car with disc, even at 80 MPH. Ken was riding with me once and a car ran a red light and crossed in front of us and I stopped, and Ken asked if I had disc brakes, and the answer was no. If you follow my tech tip in my books, you will have perfect brakes. You can not just replace the shoes and expect to have good brakes. I use dot 5, and change the fluid every 3 years, and have 139,000 miles on fluid system and have never changed master cylinder or wheel cylinders. I drive across this country every year, Hudson club members know this, and get 70,000 on a set of shoes and am ready to change them again. Walt.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Hi Walt, Could you tell us where your book is available or a similar source for drum brake servicing that would appropriate for Hudsons? I am in the process of getting a car on the road, and have done the basics including cylinder rebuilds, new fluid and an intial shoe adjustment. Shoes and drums were within sevice limits, but I wouldn't mind doing a another complete once over to insure maximum braking. Perhaps I overlooked drum/shoe glazing? I am a 50 Commodore Neophyte.:)
  • Richie
    Richie Senior Contributor
    Faust75 wrote:
    Hi Walt, Could you tell us where your book is available or a similar source for drum brake servicing that would appropriate for Hudsons? I am in the process of getting a car on the road, and have done the basics including cylinder rebuilds, new fluid and an intial shoe adjustment. Shoes and drums were within sevice limits, but I wouldn't mind doing a another complete once over to insure maximum braking. Perhaps I overlooked drum/shoe glazing? I am a 50 Commodore Neophyte.:)

    I bought Walt's books several years ago and have used them many times. Great info and easy to understand. Richie.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Just send a check for $41.00 and you will receive my 2 tech tip books. That covers S&H also.
    Walt Mordenti 45 Skyview Way San Francisco, CA. 04131-1248 Need address to ship too.
    Walt.
  • Lee ODell
    Lee ODell Senior Contributor
    edited January 2012
    I have both of Walts tech books. There is a wealth of information and tips making these books a desireable reference to have. The information is easy reading and easy to understand. Well worth the price for these two books.

    Have a good day.
    Lee O'Dell

    P.S. If there were a third tech book by Walt I would buy it.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User]
    Thanks everyone for your input. I'm officially in my "getting ready to get ready mode!" Spring is coming!
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