Rear Brake Drums
06-02-2011, 09:02 PM
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Rear Brake Drums
I took my rear brake drums off to inspect the shoes. Now, I can't get the drums back on as they hit the shoes. How do I get the shoes retracted to put the drums back on? HELP!
06-03-2011, 11:58 AM
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Re: Rear Brake Drums
I got my drums back on the same way I got them off, bfh. Granted my car also sat for the better part of 11 years, but just try hitting it on with a hammer, just not so hard you would dent the drum, unless your shoes popped out or something. But chances are you will have to fight it a little bit.
06-03-2011, 01:10 PM
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Re: Rear Brake Drums
Spin the adjuster back a bit so the shoes can get closer and push the shoes together. Once the drum is back on readjust them.
06-03-2011, 06:09 PM
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Re: Rear Brake Drums
It takes ALOT of adjustment on the adjuster to get much movement on the shoes - but this is the proper way. Using a BFH could bust the shoe pads or break the drums.
06-03-2011, 08:26 PM
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Re: Rear Brake Drums
I found that the shoes were out of alignment. I did a little adjusting and a few "gentle" taps with a hammer and everything popped back into place. Thanks for all of the advice. I really appreciate the help!
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