The piston had moved completely out of the bore and was slightly
cocked(which I wish I had gotten:) A flick of a screwdriver and it slid
back and and the drum went right on. Thanks to everyone who
replied. John
Gerald M Van Vlack wrote:
>John, The wheel cylinder can also slide on it's mounting. That's how the
>brakes equalize force front to back in lieu of having 2 piston wheel
>cylinders. If you do a next step of centering the wheel cylinder in it's
>travel with what you have already done the drum should go back on. Look for
>a shoe that has moved off of it's upper resting pad as well.
>JVV
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "John Mitchell" <jmitch@snet.net>
>To: <undisclosed-recipients:>
>Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 10:16 PM
>Subject: Getting the brake drum back on
>
>
>
>
>> I have one brake drum off to replace a worn hub. Without thinking I
>>pushed the brake pedal pushing out the wheel cylinder somewhat and now I
>>cant get the drum back on. I've tried opening the bleeder and using a
>>big clamp to push in on the shoes to no avail. The brakes were rebuilt
>>last year and the wheel cylinders are new. I also scewed the adjusters
>>all the way anti-clockwise. Anyone have any suggestions? TIA. John
>>Mitchell 76 TR6
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