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redmodelt · 05-29-2016, 10:23 AM

Please don't "stack" your shims, make a thicker one if needed. I have pulled drums that had 3 installed, what a mess. Every time you install a shim you are using less of the hub keyway to keep the drum in place. Remember to pull the wheel and recheck the torque on the axle nuts after driving some.
How much in/out movement do the axles have?

05-29-2016, 10:23 AM	#12
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,408	Re: Steel filings in one rear brake drum Please don't "stack" your shims, make a thicker one if needed. I have pulled drums that had 3 installed, what a mess. Every time you install a shim you are using less of the hub keyway to keep the drum in place. Remember to pull the wheel and recheck the torque on the axle nuts after driving some. How much in/out movement do the axles have?