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jwaldrich · 05-08-2015, 06:53 PM

1929 Sport Coupe. On the left front brake I put a new drum/hub (assembled and turned by vendor). It went on very right riding the brake shoes (pretty new themselves). The shoes were adjusted out as far as they could go but are still riding.

Took it for test run and drum/hub is too hot to touch. Dis-assembled and using a wire wheel ground down the obvious riding spots on the shoes. Re-assembled and test drove again.

It is better but still gets too hot to touch.

1. When driving it does NOT pull to the left.
2. No noise when driving.
3. Front wheel bearings are less than 1000 miles old. Probably less than 500 (just put a speedo in).
4. Jacked up the front end and both front wheels have the same "drag" when I spin them.

Ideas?

05-08-2015, 06:53 PM	#1
jwaldrich Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Orting Wa Posts: 290	Hot Brakes 1929 Sport Coupe. On the left front brake I put a new drum/hub (assembled and turned by vendor). It went on very right riding the brake shoes (pretty new themselves). The shoes were adjusted out as far as they could go but are still riding. Took it for test run and drum/hub is too hot to touch. Dis-assembled and using a wire wheel ground down the obvious riding spots on the shoes. Re-assembled and test drove again. It is better but still gets too hot to touch. 1. When driving it does NOT pull to the left. 2. No noise when driving. 3. Front wheel bearings are less than 1000 miles old. Probably less than 500 (just put a speedo in). 4. Jacked up the front end and both front wheels have the same "drag" when I spin them. Ideas? __________________ John from Kapowsin T&A Guy Last edited by jwaldrich; 05-08-2015 at 07:20 PM.