Rear Cast Iron Brake drums too big for Wheel

[Bill G]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Is it hanging up on the brake shoes? The brake linings come in two thicknesses one for new drums and one for well worn.

I believe his drums fit ok on the brake assemblies. It's when he goes to put the wheel and tire back on the drum. At that stage, the wheel won't go all the way on because the inside diameter of the wheel is slightly smaller than the outer dimension of the drum that the wheel covers.