I'd say try adjusting the brake adjuster assembly on the right.
Menno Meijer wrote:
> Dear List,
>
> After inspection of my '63 B's rear brake I've found
> the following problem:
>
> * When I apply the footbrake -> No problem, It's
> not possible to rotate (by hand) any of the rear
> wheels.
>
> * When I apply the handbrake -> The left rear-
> wheel is OK but with a little strength it's
> easy to turn the right rearwheel.
>
> As far as I know this is not caused by an incorrect
> adjusted handbrake cable because the handbrake lever
> inside the drum brake is pulled full. This lever
> cannot be pulled further by hand. (Pulled against
> the base plate)
>
> If I pull this handbrake lever full I still can
> rotate (with a little strength) the drum brake.
>
> During the search for the above problem I've already
> replaced:
>
> - All the springs, because they where old anyway.
> - Handbrake lever
>
> Can this be caused by worn brake shoes? To me this
> would be unlikely because the "normal" footbrake is
> working great.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> Unfortunatly I'm not used to all those technical
> terms yet but I'll try to shorten my postings in
> the near future.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Menno Meijer
> The Netherlands
>
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