I just put new wheel cylinders and shoes on my car. After installation, I
noted a distinct "rub" at a certain point in the rotation of each wheel when
adjusted according to the book. I can't get a free spin on the rear wheels
unless I loosen the adjusters a lot. I noted that there is a lot of room for
fore-aft moment in the placement of the wheel cylinder. After using a new
set
of spring and locking plates, the cylinder is not completely secure. It still
wants to move fore-aft a little (as observed with the brake drum off). Is
there a way of centralizing the rear brakes, or is this accomplished
automatically with application of the brakes? How does one know that side to
side,
fore-aft balance of the brakes is correct?
Joe Davis
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