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Tom Frew · 08-24-2023, 07:04 PM

Installed reclined brakes on my 34 Ford. Now I can't get the drums on. Any suggestions Did anyone else have this problem?

Step-down · 08-24-2023, 07:18 PM

Did you arch cut your new shoes to fit your drums

ndnchf · 08-25-2023, 04:32 AM

Assuming you have the adjusters backed off completely, the new shoes need to be ground to match the drum. This was very common practice back in the day. Just about every garage had a brake grinder. Not so today. Check around with local club members, likely someone has one or knows where one is. An old time brake shop may still hve one. I have one myself. It doesn't get much use, but is darn handy when needed.

Zeke3 · 08-25-2023, 12:26 PM

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Seems like you aren’t the only one. Perhaps this recent discussion will help you with your issue.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...%92t+drums+fit

08-24-2023, 07:04 PM	#1
Tom Frew Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 5	Can't get my drums to fit over new brakes 1934 Ford Installed reclined brakes on my 34 Ford. Now I can't get the drums on. Any suggestions Did anyone else have this problem?

08-24-2023, 07:18 PM	#2
Step-down Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hat City (Danbury CT) Posts: 647	Re: Can't get my drums to fit over new brakes 1934 Ford Did you arch cut your new shoes to fit your drums __________________ "I can't cry as long as I know the Lord has risen "

08-25-2023, 04:32 AM	#3
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 765	Re: Can't get my drums to fit over new brakes 1934 Ford Assuming you have the adjusters backed off completely, the new shoes need to be ground to match the drum. This was very common practice back in the day. Just about every garage had a brake grinder. Not so today. Check around with local club members, likely someone has one or knows where one is. An old time brake shop may still hve one. I have one myself. It doesn't get much use, but is darn handy when needed.

08-25-2023, 12:26 PM	#4
Zeke3 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,407	Re: Can't get my drums to fit over new brakes 1934 Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Seems like you aren’t the only one. Perhaps this recent discussion will help you with your issue. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...%92t+drums+fit