Del,
I would seriously doubt if the hub being loose on the axle has worn
either the hub or the axle enough to cause the drum to be too far in.
Could happen though if it was real loose for a long time. Chances are
that the last time the drum was machined, it wasn't cut far enough in
(pretty common) or your brake shoe hold down springs are weak. I've
seen lots of these type hubs loose, but never one worn to the point to
cause the problem you describe. The washer under the nut is just a big
flat washer and the nut castellations line up with a hole in the axle
for a cotter pin. I would check at a good parts store for the seal
kit. Last time I needed one they were still available. If the hub is
actually worn, you'll need to find another one-no cure. good luck,
Gary
Del Christensen wrote:
> Dear FWDLKer's
> My daily driver '64 Belvedere (please excuse the year)
> had a noise that lead me to believe I had a bad
> bearing, took it to a local shop (greasy, very dark,
> very neat, charges by the job, not hourly!)......they
> get the drum off and it has been rotating on the axle,
> wearing the key, apparently the hub is worn and goes
> on the taper too far (edges of shoes showing a little
> wear from the drum being too far on..)
>
> 1) Any fix for this other than a new drum?
> 2) Also, who makes the outer grease seal, shop tells
> me they are no longer available.
> 3) Just to check, is the washer behind the nut
> supposed to be just a normal flat washer???
>
> Thank you in advance for any help,
> Del Christensen
> '64 Belvy 4dr and '56 Savoy 2dr
>
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