Thread: Old farmer fix?
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Old 10-14-2013, 03:56 PM   #4
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Originally Posted by Sparky View Post
Maybe it was just a mistake during the previous rebuild. Were the linings and drum badly worn?
The linings were actually pretty good and close to new thickness but the drums were worn to the limit.
All four front brake shoes were assembled that way so I'm guessing it was an attempt to prolong the life of the front brakes without going to the expense of replacing the brake drums.
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