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Old 06-25-2017, 10:38 AM   #9
Ed H.
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Location: Milton NH
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Default Re: Another front drum / brake problem

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Originally Posted by Vin-tin View Post
No crud. Everything was blasted and painted.
I can push the shoes towards the backing plate, but the shoe springs pull it away again slightly. I figured that's normal as you don't want the shoes contacting the backing plate...?
Later cars have spring and washer holding shoe against the backing plate. I would make sure there is a little pressure on the shoe towards the drum.
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