brake adjustment

[Toby B <toby@wolfenet.com>]

Hmmm,
        Bill, when my brakes are adjusted just about right, the pedal STILL
firms up a bit when the parking brake's on.  Doesn't there need to be a
bit of travel in the rear shoes to keep them from grabbing and binding
as they heat?  I've always adjusted 'em down until the shoes scuff the
drums, them backed off half a turn...
        I LIKE your adjuster trick- beats the open-ended wrench!
Toby

Do this simple check. Pull your emergency brake on (if it works) then
hit
the brakes. Pedal feel firmer? Then you need to adjust 'em.
Bill Wessel