I have a 1949 front-distributer 12 volt 8N with a brake problem and could use some advice.
The other day I had occasion to lift up hard on the right brake pedal. Something came loose inside and now the pedal is useless - just lies there on the step accusing me of doing something monumentally stupid. When I lift the pedal the little rectangular cover plate at the wheel moves up and down a bit and generally shows a dis-inclination to be useful.
The shop manual shows that at the end of that shaft (8n2246) there are ears which (the manual is not entirely clear) should probably force the two brake shoes apart when it is rotated by the brake pedal.
Is this something I can fix without taking the wheel off? I don"t have a particularly good shop, and like my back the way it is now. How should I procede?
Thanks
Eli
The other day I had occasion to lift up hard on the right brake pedal. Something came loose inside and now the pedal is useless - just lies there on the step accusing me of doing something monumentally stupid. When I lift the pedal the little rectangular cover plate at the wheel moves up and down a bit and generally shows a dis-inclination to be useful.
The shop manual shows that at the end of that shaft (8n2246) there are ears which (the manual is not entirely clear) should probably force the two brake shoes apart when it is rotated by the brake pedal.
Is this something I can fix without taking the wheel off? I don"t have a particularly good shop, and like my back the way it is now. How should I procede?
Thanks
Eli
