drum brake question

[bigfoot584]

Originally Posted by Ron Gusack

Thanks for all the help and tips. I got them on, but had to use one of my old secondary shoes to allow me to get the drum on. The lining was about .050 thinner and the drum went on easy.

The lead edge of the shoe in the primary position would be the edge nearest the top, right?

I put secondaries on the fronts also. The pedal has so little toe play that I feel like I'll have to drive around the pits to get used to it. Is there a spec for free travel on the brake pedal?

The leading edge of the primary shoe is top of shoe towards front of the car, you want to be sure master is fully returned, then you should have approx. 1/4" free play,
Ron, what master are you using now do you know what piston size is ?