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coyledad46 · 12-13-2023, 07:42 PM

I'm trying to install my right rear brake drum on my '30 coupe. The whole setup was just rebuilt by Snyder's. I had difficulty getting the drum on over the shoes, then remembered I'd had to pull on the service brake lever to line up the clevis and pin. I removed the clevis pin, the lever retracted, and the drum went on. When i tightened the axle nut (not torqued), the drum went on further, but now it won't turn. I thought turning the adjusting wedge counterclockwise might give me more room, but I couldn't get it to turn. It went a couple of clicks clockwise, but wouldn't turn the other way.

What am I doing wrong?

12-13-2023, 07:42 PM	#1
coyledad46 Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pleasanton, Ca Posts: 48	problems instaling rear brake drum I'm trying to install my right rear brake drum on my '30 coupe. The whole setup was just rebuilt by Snyder's. I had difficulty getting the drum on over the shoes, then remembered I'd had to pull on the service brake lever to line up the clevis and pin. I removed the clevis pin, the lever retracted, and the drum went on. When i tightened the axle nut (not torqued), the drum went on further, but now it won't turn. I thought turning the adjusting wedge counterclockwise might give me more room, but I couldn't get it to turn. It went a couple of clicks clockwise, but wouldn't turn the other way. What am I doing wrong?