I have 9" drums all the way around on my 67 barracuda. I rebuilt my front brakes, and noticed that the hub fit very tight over the pads. I am not sure if there should be friction. The adjuster is retracted all of the way.Is this correct?
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| Author: | slanted 67 [ Mon Jan 06, 2003 8:20 pm ] |
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| I have 9" drums all the way around on my 67 barracuda. I rebuilt my front brakes, and noticed that the hub fit very tight over the pads. I am not sure if there should be friction. The adjuster is retracted all of the way. Is this correct? |
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| Author: | killin5 [ Tue Jan 07, 2003 5:40 am ] |
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I rebuilt the front drums on my 63 Valiant last year. I had a similar problem with the pads I got from Autozone. They had given me the only set they had available for my 63. I had them pull out a box for either a 61 or 62 valiant and the pads were noticeably smaller. I bought this set and everything went together perfectly. John Killin |
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| Author: | kesteb [ Tue Jan 07, 2003 3:12 pm ] |
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When properly adjusted, there should be a slight drag on drum brakes. |
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| Author: | slanted 67 [ Thu Jan 09, 2003 10:39 pm ] |
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I can barley turn the drum by hand. Although I know when I drive, my brakes are working, and there is not excessive drag that can be felt. I can still push the car by hand on a level surface. I guess I don't have anything to worry about. Any comments are appreciated. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Fri Jan 10, 2003 6:41 am ] |
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If you can push the car by hand w/o trouble, I think you're fine. Lou |
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| Author: | slanted 67 [ Sun Jan 12, 2003 5:38 pm ] |
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Thanks for your help!! I am kicking myself on this one!! I discovered that I installed the adjuster lower than where it should have been installed and caused the brake pads to be about a 1/8 inch out more than necessary. When I corrected the error the hub went on as it should, with slight friction. Thanks again!! Great website!! 
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| Author: | bud L. [ Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:51 pm ] |
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This is why you do one side at a time, so you can readily check your work. |
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