I have heard that drum brakes (all round) take a bit of adjusting regularly. Mine are quite efficiant at moment but when the time comes how do i go about adjusting them?
drum brake adjustment
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Mr Clubman
, Mar 22 2005 02:19 PM
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Posted 22 March 2005 - 02:34 PM
There is a square adjusting bolt on the back, turn clockwise to to move the brake shoes nearer the drum. I think theres two adjusting bolts on some brake drums, depending on which type u have. Make sure you get the proper square spanner to adjust them as I have round them off before!!
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 09:19 AM
Thank you!...i take it you have to be extra careful not to upset the left/right/ front/rear brake balance?
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Posted 23 March 2005 - 09:38 AM
you got it, a well maintained set will be in balance most of the time... but with drums most of the adjustment is down to feel..
On the front ( with twin leading shoes ) there are two adjustment points which turn an offset pin, and on the rear one.
The procedures in Haynes etc, are pretty good..
On the front ( with twin leading shoes ) there are two adjustment points which turn an offset pin, and on the rear one.
The procedures in Haynes etc, are pretty good..
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