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100IH · 02-27-2016, 11:45 AM

The track will center the shoes to match the circumference of the drum when loaded in the up direction. The "push rod" length and wedge wear and roller dia. will affect the lever angle. If these parts are 'OK' then pills are used in the socket of the wedge to make the push rod effectively longer. Matching the arc of the shoes to the shoes to the arc of the drum must first be accomplished, then the components in the actuating mechanism to get the 15 degrees.

02-27-2016, 11:45 AM	#2
100IH Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SW Idaho Posts: 970	Re: Front brake adjustments The track will center the shoes to match the circumference of the drum when loaded in the up direction. The "push rod" length and wedge wear and roller dia. will affect the lever angle. If these parts are 'OK' then pills are used in the socket of the wedge to make the push rod effectively longer. Matching the arc of the shoes to the shoes to the arc of the drum must first be accomplished, then the components in the actuating mechanism to get the 15 degrees. Last edited by 100IH; 02-27-2016 at 11:50 AM.