I adjust them so the brake shoes just touch; you can hear it. No real drag.
It goes a little easier if you have the wheels on. Also, you'll want to spin
the wheel/drum and have someone hit the brakes several times. This centers
the brake shoes in the drum. ...bill in corvallis
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-----Original Message-----
From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
[mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Phil Nase
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2010 8:14 AM
To: net Spridgets@autox.
Subject: [Spridgets] brake adjustment
I just installed new hoses, bleeders and flushed the fluid after replacing
rear oil seals and bearings on the bugeye.
I am adjusting the rear drum brakes. Currently I am two clicks down from
the
max adjustment. How much force should I need to turn the drum with the
correct adjustment dialed in? I can rotate the drum with some resistance
but
with with some effort now. I don't have the wheels on yet because I can't
adjust the brakes with them on.
I measured the linings and have mostly 3/16 remaining worn to 5/32 at one
area. Is there a minimum amount?
Phil Nase
Quakertown, PA
http://home.comcast.net/~philnasecpa/
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