Manual brakes

[J. Burwell]

Does anyone know where I could find information on adjusting manual brakes? The right will suddenly grab when pressure is applied. The left smoothly grabs as pressure is applied. My mechanic has “adjusted” them but there is no improvement.

Thank you

[Ed Pulliam]

So assume he has bled the lines and checked the actuators and the brake pads and rotor? He might need to get it on jacks if he has not.

[Dennis Martin]

I believe it’s basically a Model A Ford emergency brake, so you may try researching that.

Also, make sure you have the shoes pinned on the correct end. If you pin the front as the wheel rolls when you apply brake it tend to will drive the brake into the drum. I had this problem after a brake job and changing the pin location fixed it.

[Doug Platten]

I adjust mine like old manual brake drums, tighten till they drag then back em off.

Taxi and adjust if needed.

Be careful, the manual brakes are grabby as heck. Mine consistently grab in left side no matter what I do.

[Doug Platten]

Also, get a manual from Essco. Google it. Hayes brakes. I’ve never seen a manual for just the brakes, but airframe manual gives a wee bit of info.

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