>To: rgibbs(at)pacbell.net
>From: tmckit(at)connect.ab.ca
>Subject: Re: rear brakes
>
>At 17:57 02/04/99 +0000, you wrote:
>>tmckit(at)connect.ab.ca wrote:
>>snip
>>> 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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