This should not be the case! Adjusting the adjuster screw should
take care of both the regular brake and handbrake. The cables should
need adjusting only to compensate for cable stretch and wear in
the various linkages.
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
At 09:30 PM 7/16/01 , BILL McDEVITT wrote:
>Dave, One area has been overlooked thus far!! Trust me, I know. When the
>shoes
>wear down, adjustment of the emergency brake cables is required to keep this
>unit in working order. When the shoes are replaced, the cables are too tight
>and could cause the problem you mention. Check the cables and loosen them
>up until the drum turns freely!! Bill McDevitt - MK1
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