[Healeys] Rear drums 65 bj8

[Bob Spidell]

Sounds like your cable just needs adjustment.  There should be a turnbuckle near the right rear wheel.  Also, there's a 
pivot for the two shafts that should be greased regularly.

Bob



On 5/31/2013 6:52 PM, Greg Mandas wrote:
> Team.
>
> Any problems, issues, warnings, suggestions about turning the rear drums on a Early Phase II BJ8?  Any recommendations for a shop in Southern Connecticut?
>
> 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. (?)
>
> 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.
>
> It would work if the thumb release had another tooth or two on which to grip.
>
> Greg
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