Adjusting drum brakes is voodoo to me, a complete black art.  That's why
I hate them.  Seems that I can get them to drag all the time, or not
work at all.  No middle ground.

Allan

"John C..." <jcarp2001@GMAIL.COM> writes:

> 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!
>
> Any input with what you all are finding
> would be greatly appreciated !!!
>
> I'm about to do a couple of K's on the odometer
> & don't want to get half way
> with a welded together mess in there !!! ;o)
>
> Thanks so much in advance !!!
>
> best,
> John C...
> SLC, UT...
>
> how hot should; CV's, rear Wheel bearings & brake hubs.
>

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1991 Vanagon GL