Re: IML: Re-installing brake drums on '62

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

The adjusters must be backed off completely. You can watch this action 
with the drums off to be sure the shoes are in the correct position. I 
highly recommend arcing the shoes. That will maximize the effectiveness 
of the braking surface. This is a step often missed and then the 
blaming poor performance on the design rather than the workmanship of 
the overhaul.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 8:25 am
Subject: IML: Re-installing brake drums on '62



I received the brake shoe return springs yesterday from A&D Auto Parts 
in North
Royalton, Ohio and started the process of re-installing the drums 
today. Even
with the adjusters set for minimum expansion I am having a very 
difficult time
of putting the drums back on. The drum on the right rear side is the 
one I
started with and as the drum is put on I am having to use a sledge 
hammer to
push it onto the axle shaft. The drum is shaving some of the brake 
lining off.
Does this mean I need to remove the drums and shoes and take them all 
to the
place that re-lined the shoes and have them arc the shoes to the drums?

I don't think it should be this difficult! I must be doing something 
wrong, but
I can't imagine what since I backed off the adjusters as by feel for 
the least
resistance felt.

Thanks in advance.

Joe

Joseph W. Strickland
1021 Vaughan Lane
Tioga, TX 76271-2937

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