Paul
I installed new drums along with the shoes but have not yet mic'ed them to
see how thick they are and what the diameter is.
the shoes look just like the ones that came off and the material looks to be
about the same thickness. The old ones only had about 6000 miles and a quart
of oil on them. The adjusters were also replaced about 6000 miles ago.
I'm thinking about the spacer idea. I could just weld it to the mask. I have
a can full of old ones so I can try it.
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From "Paul A. Asgeirsson" <Pasgeirsson at worldnet.att.net>
To: "Larry Miller" <millerls@ado13.com>; "Spridgets"
<spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2003 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: Rear Brakes
> Hi Larry,
>
> I've had this happen way too many times! The fact that the rear brakes
shoes are
> ALWAYS slightly undersized doesn't help at all. The other problem is
drums that
> have been turned or are worn. Couple these all together and you use up
all or
> nearly all in the initial adjustment. BTW, new drums are slightly
oversized
> now!!!
>
> There are a few of things that you can do, though.
>
> One is to use drums with little to no wear, yah! Right! There are some
around.
> Forget about turning them, they get too small for the available shoes.
>
> Get new shoes custom made and have the shop leave them slightly oversized.
> Should be some places in your area that do that. There are 2 places in
Portland
> that will.
>
> You can put a specially crafted spacer between the adjuster and the wheel
> cylinder. Not too hard to do but keep in mind it has to be secure so it
won't
> fall off and get the drum and shoes all torn up.
>
> The easiest is to get adjusters from a later model Morris Minor front
brakes, the
> 8" variety, and use them. I've used up all of mine, otherwise I'd sell or
give
> you a set. These are larger adjusters, fit in there taller and will allow
you
> the small adjustment right off the bat, even with smaller shoes or
worn/turned
> drums.
>
> On the bright side, you'll never get any leakage through the seals, speedi
sleeve
> or not if you don't drive the car!!
>
> Hope this helps some.
>
> Regards, Paul A
>
> Larry Miller wrote:
>
> > I finished installing the speedi-sleeves on the Bugeye rear axle along
with
> > new brake shoes and drums. The problem is in the adjustment of the
brakes,
> > there is none. When adjusted all the way out, the shoes just barely rub
the
> > drums. Any ideas?
> >
> > Picture at http://www.ado13.com/ss/brakes.jpg
> >
> > Larry Miller
> > http://www.ado13.com
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