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19Fordy · 10-26-2019, 10:42 AM

Remove each drum and rub chalk dust on the complete surface of each brake shoe. Reinstall drums and take car for a drive making repeated stops. Then remove brake shoes and see where the chalk dust has worn off on your brake shoes, showing actual brake shoe contact with drums. Also, I have read on Fordbarn that it's a good idea to "taper" the end of each brake shoe lining so that the shoes make better contact with the drum.
Of course, the best thing to do would be to "arc" the brake shoes to make sure they "fully fit" the drums. Others, may have better suggestions but, that's a start.

10-26-2019, 10:42 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,919	Re: Make it Stop! ('46 Deluxe) Remove each drum and rub chalk dust on the complete surface of each brake shoe. Reinstall drums and take car for a drive making repeated stops. Then remove brake shoes and see where the chalk dust has worn off on your brake shoes, showing actual brake shoe contact with drums. Also, I have read on Fordbarn that it's a good idea to "taper" the end of each brake shoe lining so that the shoes make better contact with the drum. Of course, the best thing to do would be to "arc" the brake shoes to make sure they "fully fit" the drums. Others, may have better suggestions but, that's a start.