> Anyway, once you've adjusted the (newly replaced) rear
> brakes, how much drag is normal?
Some is normal. How much is hard to put in words. My Dad taught me.
> I adjusted them till
> spinning the rear wheel met with some resistance, then backed
> them off a notch (click?) or so. Seems like this leaves too
> much free play in the brake pedal.
I ususally adjust them TIGHT, then back off one notch. If everything is
'just right' that will be enough; however backing off two notches may be
necessary if the shoes and the drums don't match precisely. (or perhaps
the drum is not round)
> Was curious about this, and also how hot the rear wheels
> would be after a short drive with light brake use.
Hot enough you'd wished you'd never touched them.
> Also in this
> condition, the handbrake will not keep the car from rolling.
About 4 clicks is about all the hand brake should move.
Larry Hoy
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