""DAKSY"" <rsmith13@nycap.rr.com> wrote in message
news:00bd01c33087$c9c2a240$a373c218@nycap.rr.com...
> The backs aren't that bad...It was the first mechanical repair I ever did
on
> my first ride, a 61 Corvair ($80!).
> The trick is to support the entire rear end & take both drums off.
> Disassemble ONE side & use the other as a mirror image for
reassembly...the
> only special tool is the
> spring removal tool, & a flathead screwdriver will work just
fine...although
> without it you need visegrips to reattach the spring...
> Adjust the shoes until the drum barely slides on - without major effort.
> Then mount the wheel/tire and spin it.
> Adjust the "star"until you can hear the brake shoes start to rub. Then
find
> a parking lot & go like Hell in reverse & slam the stop pedal. One time.
> Should be REALLY close to accurate adjustment.
> God I'm old....*sigh*
I was gonna type that in my reply, but I'm too lazy to get that in depth
like that so I gave the polaroid trick instead. Same basic results just
less words to type. You're not old, you're "seasoned."
-- - Josh Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
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