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coyledad46 · 01-12-2024, 08:29 PM

I'm installing rear brakes after getting them back from Snyder's, completely rebuilt. I removed the radius rods to make it easier. I positioned the service brake lever forward to clear the fork in the radius rod and put the drum back on, forgetting to return the service brake lever to the upright position. The emergency brake band hung up a little, but I managed to get the drum on. But I couldn't move the lever back after the drum was on.
I took the drum off again and easily moved the lever upright, but now I can't get the drum over the service brake shoes. I noticed that the shoes are expanded further when the lever is upright than when it was pointed forward, which seems to be the issue.
Your suggestions would be most appreciated.

01-12-2024, 08:29 PM	#1
coyledad46 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Posts: 48	Rear brake woes I'm installing rear brakes after getting them back from Snyder's, completely rebuilt. I removed the radius rods to make it easier. I positioned the service brake lever forward to clear the fork in the radius rod and put the drum back on, forgetting to return the service brake lever to the upright position. The emergency brake band hung up a little, but I managed to get the drum on. But I couldn't move the lever back after the drum was on. I took the drum off again and easily moved the lever upright, but now I can't get the drum over the service brake shoes. I noticed that the shoes are expanded further when the lever is upright than when it was pointed forward, which seems to be the issue. Your suggestions would be most appreciated.