Broken brake adjuster

[Automotive Stud]

I'm working on a 1946 chassis I picked up, I assume one brake was seized at one point and someone snapped off one of the adjuster bolt in the backing plate. I have the broken bolt, spring, and eccentric tab on the back. Is there a repair kit or anything for this or should I just go ahead and clamp it back together and weld the eccentric back on the bolt?

 

[TerryOH]

Someone on the HAMB is selling SS springs, if that's not needed weld it back together.

 

[RalphM]

I was hoping someone made replacement bolts/eccentric cams as well, I've run across many that were siezed, but backing plates were still good.
Let me know if you find a source.

 

[rich b]

I'd weld it, the flat sided end of the shank is usually the part that sheared off, enlarge the hole in the cam and be a little careful welding.

By the way; I've never seen a seized adjuster that a minute or so with a torch wouldn't cure.

 

[TerryOH]

Ralph: I believe the fellow on the HAMB is also selling the bolts in SS or a complete kit for replacement. See if you can search for him.

 

[rich b]

Here's a link to the adjuster kit mentioned above.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...rake-adjuster-kit-39-48.955529/#post-11144830

 

[rich b]

Another option:
You could use an adjuster salvaged off a junk backing plate. Grind the upset end off the stud, remove the cam, drill and tap the end of the stud like the one on the left; but leave the pilot like the stud on the right, and reassemble it with a button head cap screw and Lok-tite.

 

[seabeecmc]

Just so everyone knows repair studs have been available for years. Dick Spadaro marketed ours up until his passing. You can still get them from me. Regards, Ron Hofaker

 

[seabeecmc]

Bump

 

[Automotive Stud]

Just an update, I did press it back together and weld it up no problem.