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It usually takes a 9/16 wrench to turn it. Tighten it all the way; you should see the S-cams move and the brake shoes tighten against the drum. Then, loosen it 1/2 turn and you should be good. Some mechanics loosen it 1/4 turn, but I don't want to take a chance of the brakes being too tight and dragging.

There is some mechanical linkage between the brake pedal and the master brake cylinder. Usually when you want to adjust brake pedal free play it is adjusted somewhere in this mechanical linkage. Very often you might see an adjustable end where the linkage (valve rod) attaches to the master brake cylinder.

How to adjust your bicycle brakes | Cycling UK - YouTube YouTube Start of suggested clip End of suggested clip You may find one brake pad rubs against the rim. To fix it turn this screw clockwise on the affectedMoreYou may find one brake pad rubs against the rim. To fix it turn this screw clockwise on the affected side this will move the pad away from the rim.

Drum brakes need to be adjusted from time to time to make sure they function properly throughout their lifespan. Improperly adjusted brakes can either accelerate shoe and drum wear or cause the pedal to go to the floor before the brakes engage. In extreme cases it can cause the rear wheel(s) to lock up.

To now get the brakes up to optimum pressure, you can increase the pedal ratio and/or the booster size, or decrease the bore size of the master cylinder. For every 1/16-inch reduction in the master cylinder bore size, you can get a line pressure increase of up to 100psi, depending on the bore diameter.

To adjust disc brakes all you need to do is pump the brakes a few times with the engine off, start the engine, pump the brakes a few more times, and then make a few stops with the car. The disc brakes are now adjusted and will remain that way through normal use.

Once the trailer tire becomes difficult to turn, stop tightening the adjuster. Pry upward on the adjustment tool to loosen the adjuster wheel if necessary. The tire should spin freely but still have a slight scraping sound or slight drag, indicating that the trailer brake pads are properly engaged.