Re: [Chrysler300] 300F Rear drums and axles

[Andy Mikonis <r41hp@xxxxxxxxx>]

If the drums are hitting the backing plates, sounds
like the end play isn't set right on the axle bearings
(the ones on the axle shafts out by the wheels - not
the differential.)  If this has developed over time,
the axle bearings could be worn.  Not a big deal. 
Either way, you'll have to reset the end play with
shims.  See Group 3 page 7 of your 1960 shop manual. 
Seemed kind of counter-intuitive to me at first, but
it worked and it's not rocket science.

Good luck,
Andy
Chicago

--- RONALD E GENDJAR <emenar33@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Just when you feel like you've got it licked,
> something else goes wrong.  A few weeks back I
> started getting some noises as I backed up the car. 
> As time went on the sound became more serious and
> occured while I turned and braked to a stop.  Sent
> her to the brake shop.   The brakes were fine all
> around, as I expected.  The mechanic at the shop
> diagnosed the noises as scraping of the drum against
> the brake plate.  He felt that wear on the axle was
> allowing it to float back and forth, enough to rub
> against the plate.  Has anyone had a problem like
> this?  If so, how was it fixed?  Is this a good
> reason to have the axle, differential, rebuilt?  My
> big, bad, black, F and I will be heading out
> tomorrow and again Saturday to the Woodward Dream
> Cruise, but I wish she didn't make all that racket. 
> Enjoying late summer in MI, Ron Gendjar 
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