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Eric in PA 11-19-2009 07:17:02 192.91.75.29 457315 Report to Moderator	Was adjusting the brakes per the manual. Noticed that the left wheel catches (a little extra friction) at one spot. This rough spot is very repeatable and at the same location. I assume the drum is uneven and the shoes are rubbing. Will the shoes fix the spot or will the drum "fix" the shoes? Best course of action? [Reply]   [Send Email]
soundguy 11-19-2009 07:38:01 99.205.182.145 457319 Report to Moderator	Re: 860 Left Brake Friction in reply to Eric in PA, 11-19-2009 07:17:02   as dean said.. the oud of round drum will wear much more slowly than the brake shoe lining.. eventually it will wear the shoe and not catch.. but the drum will still be out of round.. etc. soundguy   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Dean 11-19-2009 07:24:31 67.172.13.37 457317 Report to Moderator	Re: 860 Left Brake Friction in reply to Eric in PA, 11-19-2009 07:17:02   The condition is most likely caused by an out-of-round drum. It will not go away by itself. Dean   [Reply]   [No Email]
Eric in PA 11-19-2009 08:34:16 192.94.94.105 457324 Report to Moderator	Re: 860 Left Brake Friction in reply to Dean, 11-19-2009 07:24:31   Bummer. If I understand things then I need a new drum and brakes. Sounds like the aftermarket drums are cast and may crack. Is FNH the way to go?   [Reply]   [Send Email]
Dean 11-19-2009 09:40:14 67.172.13.37 457330 Report to Moderator	Re: 860 Left Brake Friction in reply to Eric in PA, 11-19-2009 08:34:16   Eric: Speaking from experience, I would live with it. You are correct about the aftermarket drums. They are cast iron and are prone to cracking. Used drums may be no better than the one(s) that you now have. Turning your drum(s) MAY help the condition but WILL introduce a new and more problematical failure to hold condition unless you can find someone to cam grind your shoes to fit the turned drums. This is very unlikely as this is no longer legal to do on passenger car drums (thanks, feds) and most (all?) shops have disposed of their shoe arching tool(s). Three of 5 of my vintage Fords exhibit out-of-round symptoms to some degree but experience has taught me to live with it. Dean   [Reply]   [No Email]
soundguy 11-19-2009 09:04:21 70.11.173.68 457325 Report to Moderator	Re: 860 Left Brake Friction in reply to Eric in PA, 11-19-2009 08:34:16   At least, perhaps a good salvage drum, and why not keep the old shoes? soundguy   [Reply]   [Send Email]