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Subject:Re: Brakes need help!!!! just replaced r-shoes&hyd cylinders
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Mon, 9 Aug 1999 19:14:27 -0300

I had a similar experience to Stuart's.  New rear everything brakes and bled
& everything, but when we drove off,  not much in the way of brakes,  After a
week (of careful driving) we adjusted then again and all was/is fine.   Malcolm
S

Stuart wrote:

> Adjust them again, probably too much gap.  Tighten the sprocket down
> again until you can barely spin the wheel by hand, then back off a click
> or two until shoes rub lightly.   Press the pedal and repeat (sets the
> shoe position in the center of the drum.)  If you can pump the pedal and
> it holds, then this is what it has to be.  Test it before you drive it!.
> -- Stuart MacMillan Manager, Case Program 800-909-8244 ext 208
>
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