[Healeys] Rear drums 65 bj8

[Bob Spidell]

A good, reliable parts house I deal with regularly refused to turn my BJ8's drums.  Apparently, there no official specs 
and no reputable shop will turn them without specs (in CA it's a serious offense).

Bob


On 5/31/2013 6:52 PM, Greg Mandas wrote:
> Team.
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> Any problems, issues, warnings, suggestions about turning the rear drums on a Early Phase II BJ8?  Any recommendations for a shop in Southern Connecticut?
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> As I spin the rears while adjusting the brakes the drums drag for half a rotation and free up. Both sides. I'm guessing they need turning. (?)
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> I'm thinking this is why I can't get the E-Brake to engage with any authority. Since I can't adjust the rear shoes close enough and the E-Brake doesn't have "That" much travel, they barely engage with the handle straight up.
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> It would work if the thumb release had another tooth or two on which to grip.
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> Greg
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