In a message dated 97-05-26 01:23:10 EDT, tboicey@brit.ca (Trevor Boicey)
writes:
<< Aron Travis wrote:
>
> I was inspecting the rear brakes on my '72 Midget today.........
> Why are there two screws also holding the drum on?
> or to put it another way, what is the design purpose of these screws?
> Were not the lug nuts good enough to hold the drum on like most other
> designs?
SNIP
The screws just seem to ensure that the drum is on
properly and fully secured and tightened before the
wheel is put on. As well, I suppose it also keeps the
drum attached during roadside wheel changes and the
like.
SNIP
Trevor Boicey >>
Trevor,
I think you're right on... the counterset head of those screws centers the
drum until you get the wheel and lugs on.
R. Johnson - Dallas
'90 Maine Coon
'79 Midget
'76 Midget
'73 MGB
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