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07-22-2015, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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Brake Adjusting Wedge
After restoring all four brakes with new shoes, same length rods, etc. I can't get rid of the drag in the right rear. I suspect it is the adjusting wedge. To get the brake to lock up according to the method in
Andrews book, I have to tighten the wedge all the way but at that point it suddenly goes loose and I can't get it to hold unless I back it off one or two notches . Does this suggest the threads are stripped? Apparently I never checked it. Can the wedge be replaced without totally dismantling the brake? I also didn't center the shoes as the tool is expensive. Thanks for any help. |
07-23-2015, 03:57 AM | #2 | |
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Re: Brake Adjusting Wedge
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B) Easiest to take it all to pieces again. C) Not many people do! In the case of A) it may be that the wedge, adjusting shafts it lodges against and summation of wear in roller pins on shoes are worn down - simply renewing these may resolve problem. Thus it follows that B) will be needed.( sorry!) A) worst case scenario is the drum is worn / and or has been (over-)skimmed and needs replacing. |
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07-23-2015, 02:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Brake Adjusting Wedge
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07-23-2015, 03:55 PM | #4 |
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Re: Brake Adjusting Wedge
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Edit: I may have also loosened the four backing plate nuts. Can't remember for sure. Last edited by bunnyc; 07-23-2015 at 04:05 PM. |
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