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19-c · 02-20-2018, 08:44 PM

I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased a new set of 40 ford brake shoes from bob drake and I can’t get my drums on. It seems like they are too thick? I arced them to the brake drums and tried everything. The front drums are .020 over and still will not slide over the shoes. Rears are nearly new drums and will not slide over shoes either. All shoes are adjusted all they way inward. I did have a very nice set of original Ford shoes that I put on and they work perfect. I did notice the new shoes are full length where as the fords have a short leading shoe. I basically took the new shoes off and threw in the corner. I’m puzzled am I missing something?
Thanks!

02-20-2018, 08:44 PM	#1
19-c Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 457	Problems with new aftermarket 1940 ford brake shoes I was wondering if anyone else has had this problem. I purchased a new set of 40 ford brake shoes from bob drake and I can’t get my drums on. It seems like they are too thick? I arced them to the brake drums and tried everything. The front drums are .020 over and still will not slide over the shoes. Rears are nearly new drums and will not slide over shoes either. All shoes are adjusted all they way inward. I did have a very nice set of original Ford shoes that I put on and they work perfect. I did notice the new shoes are full length where as the fords have a short leading shoe. I basically took the new shoes off and threw in the corner. I’m puzzled am I missing something? Thanks!