On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:05 AM, John C...<jcarp2001@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I just overhauled the rear brakes, CV's, Bearings etc...
>
> & now, after adjusting the brake shoes
> so that they just have just a Scant contact (in one spot) when the tire is
> spun
> How hot should these parts get after driving?
> (I just did about a mile of stop & go)
>
> The CV's were what I would call luke warm.
> The rear Hubs around the bearing areas about the same.
> ( I would think this would be good?)
>
> But the Brake drums were too hot to keep
> my hands on for very long?
>
> Should this concern me or is it about par for the course?
>
> Like I said, the wheels do spin freely and the brakes now
> are pretty dern good!

I too don't like adjusting shoe brakes. There is a knack for sure.

I'd suggest driving (safely) w/o using brakes. See how drums are then.
If cool, then at least the shoes aren't dragging.

FWIW, I crank the shoes right out so they are tight to drum. Then back
off bit by bit checking wheel spin. After driving/using them a bit, I
recheck.

Neil.

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