To adjust: Loosen lock nut "A," remove clevis pin "C" and turn yoke "B" to obtain proper length. Insert clevis pin and
tighten lock nut "A."
Brakes
Unless you are an experienced mechanic, it is advisable to have your brakes adjusted by your Essex dealer. The
following operation will, however, take care of normal brake shoe wear if done carefully:
Jack up car, remove all four wheels and remove the inspection covers from the front of the brake drums. Disconnect
the four brake cables from the cross shaft; turn the brake drum until the inspection hole is 1-1/2" from the adjusting
screw end of the lining of the upper shoe (rear of front brakes—front of rear brakes).
Insert a .014" (.35 mm.) feeler through the inspection hole. Loosen eccentric lock nut "A" and turn eccentric "B" in the
direction the wheel rotates when the car is moving forward until the feeler is held snugly between the drum and the
lining. Hold the eccentric in this position and tighten lock nut "A." Make this adjustment on all four brakes.
Turn brake drum until inspection hole is 1-1/2" from adjusting screw end of the lining of the lower shoe (rear of front
brakes—front of rear brakes). Insert a .008" (.15 mm.) feeler through inspection hole. Insert a screwdriver through
opening "C" and turn star wheel until feeler is held snugly. Move the handle of the screwdriver toward the axle to tighten
brakes. Make this adjustment on all four wheels.
Reconnect the brake cables at the cross shaft, adjusting the position of the cable yoke so that the clevis pin can just be
inserted in the yoke and cross shaft lever hole when the cable is held just taut enough to remove slack.
If trial on road shows too much braking on one wheel, loosen that brake by turning star wheel with screwdriver one
notch at a time until the brake is equal with the others. Always loosen the tight brake—do not tighten the loose brakes
or the pedal travel will be restricted and may cause brake drag.
Front Wheel Bearings
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