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Conaway2 · 10-02-2020, 11:08 AM

A somewhat related question.....

The driver’s side rear drum occasionally rubs against the backing plate. I have one 010” axle shim in place, which apparently is not enough, and I can barely tighten the nut enough to get a cotter pin in the axle. I plan to add another shim, but am worried I won’t be able to fit a cotter pin at all...and the axle threads are pretty worn.

I’m sure I’m not the only person to encounter this issue - is there an easy fix ?

Thanks - JIm

10-02-2020, 11:08 AM	#5
Conaway2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 601	Re: Rear Axle Taper - What It Does A somewhat related question..... The driver’s side rear drum occasionally rubs against the backing plate. I have one 010” axle shim in place, which apparently is not enough, and I can barely tighten the nut enough to get a cotter pin in the axle. I plan to add another shim, but am worried I won’t be able to fit a cotter pin at all...and the axle threads are pretty worn. I’m sure I’m not the only person to encounter this issue - is there an easy fix ? Thanks - JIm