Chris Gkikas wrote:
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> Hello List,
>
> A general brake question... I replaced my rear brake shoes and now
> the drum won't go on.  I have the adjusting stars worked so that
> the shoes are in the most retracted (smallest) position, and I
> still can't get the drum on.  The linings on these new shoes is
> considerably thicker than the old shoes, but I figured that's
> because of heavy wear.  I checked and rechecked the shoes, and
> they're the right ones (or so I'm told).  Ideas on how to get this
> drum on?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
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Hi Chris,

Have you opened the bleeder to allow the wheel cylinder to contract
fully? Have you lubed the brake shoe/backing plate contact points to
allow the shoes to move freely?

Regards,   John