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

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---- randalpark@xxxxxxx wrote: 
> 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.
> Funny that you guys are talking about arcing the brakes shoes.  I haven't heard or done that for years.  Used to be a thing that you did as a matter of course.  I have wwworked as a mechanic off and on for years.  Even   used to bond shoes to the metal .    Don'g know if any one even does that anymore or if anyone around here had a way to arc shoes.  They really need to make sure that the wheel cyclinder rods are fully in the wheel cyclinder.  Make sure that springs are on correct.  And not hanging up on anything.   
> 
> -----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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