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Leadfoot4U · 12-01-2021, 08:40 AM

I'm replacing my '22 rear brake shoes using the one piece lined type. My question is should the pivot bolt be run down tight before adding the rear castle nut? Or, just snug enough to allow the brake to actually pivot? The Service Manual simply states "Insert brake shoe bolt through brake shoe, running bolt down into housing flange; run down nut tightly on end of bolt,...."

J Franklin · 12-01-2021, 02:33 PM

I would be tempted to follow the book. But then the shoes you are using are aftermarket so it might be asking questions from the maker of the shoes.

stevests · 12-01-2021, 07:32 PM

Just tight enough to prevent "flopping" & still pivot.

Leadfoot4U · 12-02-2021, 10:18 AM

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12-01-2021, 08:40 AM	#1
Leadfoot4U Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 35	Emergency brake pivot bolt I'm replacing my '22 rear brake shoes using the one piece lined type. My question is should the pivot bolt be run down tight before adding the rear castle nut? Or, just snug enough to allow the brake to actually pivot? The Service Manual simply states "Insert brake shoe bolt through brake shoe, running bolt down into housing flange; run down nut tightly on end of bolt,...."

12-01-2021, 02:33 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,959	Re: Emergency brake pivot bolt I would be tempted to follow the book. But then the shoes you are using are aftermarket so it might be asking questions from the maker of the shoes.

12-01-2021, 07:32 PM	#3
stevests Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Longbranch, Washington Posts: 513	Re: Emergency brake pivot bolt Just tight enough to prevent "flopping" & still pivot.

12-02-2021, 10:18 AM	#4
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