Ray over 50% of the time I have trouble with rear brakes, they just don't
fit. I've gone as far as removing the adjusters thinking that they were
the problem. The curvature is off and the drums won't go on. Brake shops
have (or used to have) a grinder that would curve the shoe and thats why
they never had problems. If the drum won't go on after centering the shoes
and retracting the adjusters then take them back. Here is a tip when
replacing the shoes put masking tape over the lining to keep them grease
free.
...Art
On Mon, 15 Feb 1999, Ray Wygonik wrote:
> To try and answer all the questions related to this post.
>
> Bendix # R437
> Shoes are relined
> price from Advanced Auto was $14.99 with a $5 core charge.
>
> There was one post that suggested some of the shoes you buy do not have the
> right curvature and it is difficult to replace the drums. I read that
> after I picked up the shoes. I took the old ones with me and exchange them
> when I picked up the relined ones to save another trip for the core charge.
> I held a new shoe up with the old and they appeared to be identical, but
> truthfully I did not check curvature that close. I'll know this week when I
> put them on. Could it be that some people have had trouble because they
> forgot to crank the manual adjustment screw back out when they put new shoes
> on?
>
> I ordered a new Bendix rear brake cylinder from Advanced Auto for $31. Two
> day delivery, should have it tomorrow. TRF has them for $44 and Northwest
> Import lists brake cylinders for $15. Seems like a wide spread. Anybody
> get cylinders from Northwest? Their price seems too low.
>
> I have the mounting plates for both rear wheels off the car and on the work
> bench. Makes the job somemuch easier. It only requires removing the the
> large retaining nut and you can check the bearings and seals at the same
> time.
>
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