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

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Joe, is it possible the hydraulic wheel cylinder pistons are extended too much? Just thinking, Dave.

 

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> From: Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
>
> > 
> > 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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