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callbald · 07-02-2020, 08:44 PM

It started with a leaky wheel cylinder. I replaced the front brake wheel cylinders and spring kits. I buttoned the system up and all worked fine. I discovered surface cracks in the brake shoe linings and drums needed to be replaced. So I came back and replaced the shoes and drums with Bendix parts.

The fronts ran really hot 190 degrees and with squealing. Hand spinning the wheels, the shoes are slightly dragging with 2 full rotations and that is with both shoe adjusters fully retracted.

I had the front drums turned with no improvement in temp. Also forgot to say there is squealing when stopping.

07-02-2020, 08:44 PM	#1
callbald Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Leo, Indiana Posts: 235	64 Galaxie front drum brake issue It started with a leaky wheel cylinder. I replaced the front brake wheel cylinders and spring kits. I buttoned the system up and all worked fine. I discovered surface cracks in the brake shoe linings and drums needed to be replaced. So I came back and replaced the shoes and drums with Bendix parts. The fronts ran really hot 190 degrees and with squealing. Hand spinning the wheels, the shoes are slightly dragging with 2 full rotations and that is with both shoe adjusters fully retracted. I had the front drums turned with no improvement in temp. Also forgot to say there is squealing when stopping.