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bobbader · 01-15-2024, 12:28 PM

I noticed you said you turned the adjuster (adjusting wedge) counter-clockwise to its stop. This does not assure the service brake shoes are fully retracted. Once you hit the stop, you need to turn it back slightly clockwise until you feel the adjusting shafts "click once" so that they are "seated" in the low spots on the adjusting wedge. This is especially true with newly lined brake shoes.

I'm not negating the possibility that the position of the cam is reversed, but the possibility of this is slim if the rebuilder sent you back the backing plates fully assembled. (If this were the case, they might have had an issue with properly centering the brake shoes). On the other hand, if the shoes are not properly retracted, the problem you have is VERY possible. Good Luck in your endeavors.

01-15-2024, 12:28 PM	#22
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 387	Re: Rear brake woes I noticed you said you turned the adjuster (adjusting wedge) counter-clockwise to its stop. This does not assure the service brake shoes are fully retracted. Once you hit the stop, you need to turn it back slightly clockwise until you feel the adjusting shafts "click once" so that they are "seated" in the low spots on the adjusting wedge. This is especially true with newly lined brake shoes. I'm not negating the possibility that the position of the cam is reversed, but the possibility of this is slim if the rebuilder sent you back the backing plates fully assembled. (If this were the case, they might have had an issue with properly centering the brake shoes). On the other hand, if the shoes are not properly retracted, the problem you have is VERY possible. Good Luck in your endeavors.