Do new brake drums need to be turned???

Discussion in 'Technical' started by dmhines, Nov 3, 2002.

  1. dmhines

    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    My suspension/brake project is coming to an end. The new front suspension and disc brake upgrade went in pretty smooth on my 1972 Grabber. I replaced the entire rear - drum to drum - with a rear from a 1975 Comet. Put new leaf springs in while I was at it. I just replaced the brake shoes and wheel cylinders buy now cannot get the drum to go on - it is just ever so slightly too small. The drum did go on originally with the worn shoes. Should I get the drums turned (resurfaced)? They are brand new from a local auto parts store - is it standard to turn new drums??

    Dan
     
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    i don't think you need to turn the drums. did you adjust the brakes? if not turn the adjusters back in.
     
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    Whoops - figured it out - had the adjuster in the wrong place. Fit's like a charm now ...
     

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