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Originally Posted by hueyhoolihan
i'm only familiar with the rear brake/hubs, brake shoes and backing plates on a '41 ford.
the brake/hub casting is of one piece and its proximity to the backing plate, when secured, is defined by the fit between its male taper at the end of the rear axle and the matching female taper inside the brake/hub casting. the bearings look to be pressed into the brake/hub and have little to do with positioning. they ride on a uniform, machined surface of the axle INBOARD of the axle's tapered end.
i know that if the male taper is too small for the female (a common and embarrassing occurrence!) the brake/hub casting can bind on the backing plate before the securing nut is torqued to spec. and my squeal loudly. under such circumstances there is suitable conically shaped shim material available for purchase that can be fitted 'round the axle's male taper to increase its girth.  |
I dont have any experience with the rear drums, only fronts, and although I appreciate your explanation, its not at all what's go8ng on with my set up..
There is no binding at all, the lip on drums just don't nest into the backing plates-