41 ford brakes

i have a 41 ford rear im trying to get cleaned up. the problem im having is how do i get the upper adjuster out so i could paint the backing plates. also does someone sell the springs

 

Leave them in you are opening a can of worms. They usually aren't even taken out when being chromed. They are riveted in.

 

The upper adjusters are installed as a backing plate ***embly, they do not come apart unless you grind the swedged head off the cam. Springs are not available but you can get Stainless steel adjuster bolts. If yon want more info on the bolts PM me.

 

As stated above I would leave them alone they where put in a certain way with the tabs on the inside adjustment tab. Usally one you remove them you will not beable to re-install them.

 

Remove the adjusters for a more effective clean up. They really need to be removed for a quality chrome job. Stainless replacement adjusters are available and easy to install. Check with **** Spadaro he has them in stock. Ron

 

Thompson garage has rebuild kits. Springs and all. Leave the adjusters in though!

 

Please refer to the "Backing Plate Bling" thread. Ron

 

These pictures will show that it isn't as awful as everyone wants it to seem, I will post more pictures so that you can see the whole process

 

More pictures!

 

The finished product!

 

That should take the fear out of replacing those paint chip prone adjusters. Ron

 

This was very helpful for installing stainless adjuster kit. Thanks AH

 

Stainless springs are now available.

 

Thank you so much now where could I get new bolts and springs!
Regards

 

How can I get a set of them. And how much
Thank you

 

Where can I get the kits

 

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