Can't Get Hub On

[Y-Blockhead]

Originally Posted by nkaminar

The shoes are off center. Either sand them where they are high or adjust the centering. You can use sidewalk chalk to tell where the high spots are.

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Another twist. I take the drum and backing plate off leaving the shoes installed. I put the drum on the ffoor and put the backing plate (with the shoes still installed) and it goes in with plenty of clearance. The drum measures 11" and outside to outside on the shoes measures 10 3/4". Now install the backing plate and the drum is very difficult to put on.

Like Neil sez, your shoes are not centered.