Centering Brake Shoes

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When you center your brake shoes what clearance do you try to maintain at the top of the shoe in relation to the diameter of the brake drum?

[Bob C]

The 1932 Service Bulletins say a .005 feeler should pass clearly between
the lining and the drum at all points.

Bob

[Dave in Petaluma]

The 1932 Service Bulletins say a .005 feeler should pass clearly between
the lining and the drum at all points.

...and how is that accomplished?

[Bob C]

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The 32 Service Bulletins say to take an old drum and hub and cut slots in
the drum for the feeler. The 1933 Service Bulletins show a gauge to center
the shoes and says to set them between .010 and .030.

Bob