My mechanic and I are at our wits end trying to adjust our steeldraulic brakes. Looking for someone who has this skill. I am in central NEw York state and referals would be greatly appreciated. Kenn 607 592 1911

Where Are You From? Ithaca

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 durant 614 deluxe roadster, 1926 Locomobile junior 8 shooting brake

There used to be a Steeldraulic adjustment page in the technical specs, but I can't find it anymore. I just Googled Steeldraulic brake adjustment for Durant cars and all sorts of information came up. As you may know this type of braking system was used on several independent makes from this era. There were instructions on how to proceed. Maybe you can list the specific problems you are having? When adjusted correctly they will lock up your wheels, which then gives you those skinny tires to do their best! One problem that may never come up for you is brake fade from repeated use (say going down a long incline). They fade not from brake fluid boiling but from the drums heating up and expanding away from the brake shoes, increasing the clearance and diminishing their effectiveness. There are (expensive) work arounds for this, but again you may never experience this situation. Good luck!

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

I have followed the DeVaux for many years and have collected a lot of reference pages to the Steeldraulic brakes. I can duplicate them and send to you.

Years past I have supplied these instructions to other club members.

How can I get them to you?

Best Regards, Gary Yelle

Where Are You From? Washington State

Do You own a car built by Durant? Just good memories

Gary, thanks for your response. I have some info on steeldraulics ,maybe you have more. thanks for sending to me. kenn young 228 columbia st Ithaca NY 14850 or kwyoung1953@gmail.com

Where Are You From? Ithaca

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 durant 614 deluxe roadster, 1926 Locomobile junior 8 shooting brake

Hi Kenn,

Went through one of my many storage boxes and found 15 pages on how to set these up. I will scan them at work tomorrow.

Also, please reach out to me via email, the late Reg Bent gave me amazing tips on how to adjust them. maybe we can chat?

Hope to hear from you.

Stephan

Where Are You From? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Durant 614

Ross the info is still in old DMAC found in the waybackmachine site Not sure this will take you there. Lot of the missing info inc durantcars is there I refer to often.

https://web.archive.org/web/20220703233637/https://www.dmacweb.com/menus/techmenu.html

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ontario Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 614 sedan made by Dominion Motors

Sent you 10 pages of Instructions on Adjusting from Durant Motors in Lansing if that is of any help.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ontario Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 614 sedan made by Dominion Motors

This is what Kenn is looking for. Wrong part.

Where Are You From? Ottawa Ontario Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1932 614 sedan made by Dominion Motors

I have found what I needed

Hi Kenn,

Good to hear. Hope you get to enjoy a few drives this fall.

Stephan

Where Are You From? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1931 Duraant 614

Where Are You From? Ithaca NY

Do You own a car built by Durant? yes