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Subject:Re: brake shoe installation help (long)
From:neil N
Date:Thu, 21 May 2009 14:24:21 -0700

At first glance thought adjuster rod in backwards, but looks ok. (not
sure if that's even possible)

I don't think there's a difference between passenger and driver side
bars. (i.e. in case you or PO got the mixed up) If not....

Are ends of adjuster rod seated?

If so, maybe shoes need to be centered. If so....

Eyeball align shoes, crank out adjuster until drum *just* fits. With
drums on, all brake parts assembled, and hopefully not too much air in
system, push on the brake pedal a few times. This should center shoes
likely bringing adjuster closer to hole.

Neil.

On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 1:42 PM, Troy <colorworks@gci.net> wrote:
> Here's a photo of the brake set-up. Let me know what you guys think I did wrong.
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/9769028@N07/3551747853/
>
> Troy
>

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