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CHRYSLER HAND BRAKE
(1951-1955 With Gyromatic Transmission)
ANCHOR PIN
57
SHOE HOLD
SHOE HOLD DOWN
CARLE
RETURN SPRING
SPRING
BRAKE ADJUSTING NUT AND STUD ASSEMBLY
Figure 58
ADJUSTMENT
Note: Incorrect adjustment will af fect automatic shifting.
Place transmission in neutral and release hand brake lever.
Disconnect front end of drive shaft so that brake drum can be turned by hand.
Remove adjusting screw cover on lower section of brake. Loosen cable guide clamp bolt so that cable adjusting nut may be backed off.
Turn shoe adjusting nut, advancing shoes until they drag. Back nut off to provide .010" clearance (at least one notch). Make sure that two shoulders on the adjusting nut are seated in grooves on the adjusting sleeve.
Position cable adjusting nut against cable housing to provide .005"-.010" lining clearance. Lock by tightening cable housing clamp and adjusting nut against housing.
Install adjusting screw cover plate and connect drive shaft.