tmckit(at)connect.ab.ca wrote:
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> I just pulled the offending shoes off, and replaced them with ones from my
> series III parts car (much better condition, lots of meat left). When I put
> the drum back on, it was very tight to get it back around the meatier brake
> shores (hammer required). I now have great brakes, including when it is at
> standstill, and they are not applied. The car cannot be pushed by hand
> anymore, but it does drive without pulling in the direction of the new pads.
> I measured both the drum, and the distance between the outside of the new
> pad at exactly 9 inches. It just appears to be a real tight 9 inches. Do I
> have a potential fire hazard? Is this normal for new drums? Should I just
> drive short distances at low speed until they wear down?
> Rookie brake mechanic
> Terry
Terry,
You did not say if you adjusted the rear brakes to gain a little clearance or
not, presumably you did this ?
I would not recommend trying to wear down the drums by driving a short distance.
I tried this once on a front set of disks - there was a slight drag with the
brand new pads. After a short distance the front brakes where grabbing quite
hard, and smoking and smelling. The heat generated caused the metal parts to
heat up and expand, causing higher pressure on the pads. Your rear drum shoes
would probably do the same thing - if it is applying a slight drag when cool, it
will be much worse when hot.
-Roger
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