Brakes Rubbing

GEM Forum
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Hi All,
So I go to replace my of my rear wheel cylinders because it was leaking.
Goes on with no issue and I bleed the new cylinder. Then I go to put the drums back on ( since I had it up I took off both drums to repaint them) they were really tight to get back on. I tried everything I could to get the brake shoes in but still a real tight fit. Now I have a rubbing sound in both sides.

What is the secret to get the shoes back in ???

Thanks…Tim

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Take a hammer an drive them back toward center. I take a large screw driver and pry them out then drive them back in 4 or 5 times to make sure their not frozen in the tension adjusters They will automatically reset themselves to the proper clearance after a few brake applications.

Rodney

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Got it,

So use the screw driver to pry the shoe away from the back plate and a hammer to get them back in, should I use a fibber mallet or wood block so the hammer does not damage the brake lining or the hammer won’t damage it?

Thanks…Tim

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You DON’T pry away from the back plate.

You put the screwdriver down into the opening and pry the shoes outward toward the front/back of the car. THEN hammer them back in. Do it 4 or 5 times.

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Thanks OLD HOUSEBOATER that worked