Tomes wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I have now got around to pulling off my rear drum to have a lookey at
> the rear brakes. The situation was that I failed for braking
> differential between the front and the rear brakes in the state
> inspection. The assumption was that the rear brakes were worn out at
> 90K miles. I had done the fronts some time ago. I was expecting to
> have to bring the drums down to the shop to have them cut while I swap
> out the shoe parts. To my surprise, it all actually looks to me to
> still be OK, with a lot of pad left.
>
> I posted a few pictures (the first time I have done that - yep I am so
> proud...my daughter helped me there - links below) that I would like you
> to please look at and either confirm that I do not need new brakes or
> set me straight in whatever way I need it.
>
> When I took off the drum, before I messed with the star adjuster, it
> seemed kind of loose to my uncalibrated feel. The drum was loose enough
> to rattle in my hand on the studs, it just would not come of due to the
> ridges in the drum. When I was adjusting the shoes to be able to get
> the drum off, I first moved it a bit in the wrong direction and it
> tightened up so the drum did not move. It seemed like there was a bit
> of adjusting done to get that far. It is all dry in there - no leaks.
>
> So here is what I am thinking now. All I need to do is put it back
> together and adjust to wheel stoppage and then back off a bit so it
> moves with just a little resistance. Then try running it through
> inspection (which is free) again. Cool?
>
> I am wondering at this point why they would need to be adjusted. Do
> they not self adjust when I back out of the garage every day? Is this
> something I need to do periodically? What is up with this?
>
> Thanks folks for your insight.
> Tomes
> (also posted to other NGs)
>
> The picture links:
> Entire assembly.
> http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/BrennaToman/CIMG1001.jpg
> Top of rear shoe
> http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/BrennaToman/CIMG1002.jpg
> Top of front shoe
> http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/BrennaToman/CIMG0999.jpg
> Drum - no gouges at all on surface that is meeting up with the pads
> http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa190/BrennaToman/CIMG1000.jpg
>
>
Wow, the drums are worn more than the freaking shoes!
As they age, parts get stiff with dirt, dust, etc and might need more of
a 'hit' with the pedal to ****ft things.
I think I would clean them up and put antiseize on the friction points
so they last a lot longer, then do what you suggest, adjust them up nice
and go see.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08. Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com
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