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wardkew · 07-17-2010, 08:23 PM

I've just replaced the e-brake pads on my '31. One side is centered perfectly, but the other is off enough that even with the band fully retracted to the stop, the pad drags. How is that adjusted?

Bubby Sharp in KY · 07-17-2010, 09:42 PM

Wardkew , Is it possible you have the wrong side toward the backing plate as there is a difference? Bubby Sharp in KY

wardkew · 07-17-2010, 11:03 PM

nope, checked that. It doesn't fit at all that way.

ken

pat in Santa Cruz · 07-17-2010, 11:12 PM

is the metal band warped?

Ron in Quincy · 07-17-2010, 11:45 PM

Find another shoe that the lining is good but worn. Some of the replacement lining is quite thick and if the emergency portion of the drum has not been turned it will not retract enough to clear the drum. OR:

replace the carrier and grind the stops shorter but equal on both sides, this will allow the shoe to retract furthur; I really don't like to correct the problem in this manner !!!!

wardkew · 07-18-2010, 07:46 PM

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07-17-2010, 08:23 PM	#1
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	centering e-brake pads I've just replaced the e-brake pads on my '31. One side is centered perfectly, but the other is off enough that even with the band fully retracted to the stop, the pad drags. How is that adjusted?

07-17-2010, 09:42 PM	#2
Bubby Sharp in KY Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gilbertsville KY Posts: 82	Re: centering e-brake pads Wardkew , Is it possible you have the wrong side toward the backing plate as there is a difference? Bubby Sharp in KY

07-17-2010, 11:03 PM	#3
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	Re: centering e-brake pads nope, checked that. It doesn't fit at all that way. ken

07-17-2010, 11:12 PM	#4
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: centering e-brake pads is the metal band warped?

07-17-2010, 11:45 PM	#5
Ron in Quincy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Quincy, CA. Posts: 1,708	Re: centering e-brake pads Find another shoe that the lining is good but worn. Some of the replacement lining is quite thick and if the emergency portion of the drum has not been turned it will not retract enough to clear the drum. OR: replace the carrier and grind the stops shorter but equal on both sides, this will allow the shoe to retract furthur; I really don't like to correct the problem in this manner !!!!

07-18-2010, 07:46 PM	#6
wardkew Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Downeast Maine Posts: 78	Re: centering e-brake pads Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys.