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Old 09-19-2019, 10:18 AM   #9
Purdy Swoft
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Default Re: 1930 Front brakes

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Originally Posted by JRrev View Post
The lining is too long on the right hand (shown) shoe. May be catching on the roller track or?

The lining shouldn't be longer than the shoe its self . I would shorten the lining on the long shoe . I also grind or file a taper on both ends of the lining . The tapered ends of the lining removes end drag and makes it possible or easier to get the brake drum over the shoes and installed .
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