OK - So I checked my rear drums / brakes this morning.
* I noticed that in 4 years, they had no wear. (I measured from brake material to rivet head).
* I also found the lower spring that pulls the 2 shoes together was broken.
I am the one who worked on them last.
When I put the drums on, I adjusted the 'star' wheels so as to have very little contact with drum.
This may not be the correct way, but I also worry about unnecessary friction and over heating.
Star Wheel Adjuster:
Question: What is the correct way to adjust these ? ? ?
Is it with the Drum ON or OFF
Self-Adjusters:
I was always told they self-adjust when you go in reverse and brake hard.
Question: Can they over self-adjust and be way to tight ? ? ?
Question: If the Drum is originally to loose, should the self-adjustor correct this ? ? ?
Question: Do they only self-adjust in Reverse ? ? ?
I'm due for a Safety Inspection next Month.
I'll have them adjust the rear brakes for me.
And Yes, I figure I better check the 'front' rotor/pads as they are doing all the stopping.
I would just like to know the proper way for the next time I work on it at home.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thank you.
* I noticed that in 4 years, they had no wear. (I measured from brake material to rivet head).
* I also found the lower spring that pulls the 2 shoes together was broken.
I am the one who worked on them last.
When I put the drums on, I adjusted the 'star' wheels so as to have very little contact with drum.
This may not be the correct way, but I also worry about unnecessary friction and over heating.
Star Wheel Adjuster:
Question: What is the correct way to adjust these ? ? ?
Is it with the Drum ON or OFF
Self-Adjusters:
I was always told they self-adjust when you go in reverse and brake hard.
Question: Can they over self-adjust and be way to tight ? ? ?
Question: If the Drum is originally to loose, should the self-adjustor correct this ? ? ?
Question: Do they only self-adjust in Reverse ? ? ?
I'm due for a Safety Inspection next Month.
I'll have them adjust the rear brakes for me.
And Yes, I figure I better check the 'front' rotor/pads as they are doing all the stopping.
I would just like to know the proper way for the next time I work on it at home.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thank you.