Brake Adjuster

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  1. NewMaverickGuy

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    Which way do the adjusters turn in order to adjust the shoes out towards the drum?
     
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    One is clock wise, the other counter clockwise. Take the drum off and you can figure which side is which.
     
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    Whichever side you are doing, always spin the star wheel "UP".
     
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    Ok cool. Thanks guys :thumbs2:
     
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    Unless someone swapped them side to side.
     
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    True dat. :D
     
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