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kwd509
08-14-2011, 09:20 PM
today, I reinstalled rear 10" brakes, hubs, bearings and seals. After brake drums were installed the hubs have more noticeable drag, The adjusters are backed off-the shoes retracted. Is this something that is ordinary and will just require the vehicle be driven a bit? Or, is something wrong with my installation?
singingcamel
08-15-2011, 08:19 AM
Did you turn the hubs to true them up..
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jac04
08-15-2011, 08:27 AM
When are you seeing drag? Of you simply slide the drum on and check, you will usually have a decent amount of drag (especially with new shoes & drums). This is usually due to the drum not being seated on the hub. Install 2 or 3 lug nuts and snug them down to seat the drum then check for drag again. There may be just be a hint of drag, but it shouldn't be significant. If there is significant drag, then check the drums & shoes. Remember that new parts are not always made correctly.
kwd509
08-15-2011, 12:44 PM
Did you turn the hubs to true them up..
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No, as I am unfamiliar with this step. can you provide more detail?
thanks.
SafeAirOne
08-15-2011, 01:44 PM
I was wondering the same thing...Turn the hubs or the drums?
kwd509
08-15-2011, 06:31 PM
I was wondering the same thing...Turn the hubs or the drums?

If it is drums (rather than hubs): No, I have not turned them, but think this is at least a contributing factor. I don't think it is the sole explanation but drums can benefit from being turned.
jac04
08-16-2011, 06:56 AM
Did you fit new shoes?
kwd509
08-16-2011, 07:00 AM
Did you fit new shoes?

Yes, the shoes are new. Old ones worn and oil soaked provided very little resistance.....
I Leak Oil
08-16-2011, 07:05 AM
OK, what brand of shoes were they?

FWIW, I've never heard of having to machine a hub for a simple brake job either.
Jim-ME
08-16-2011, 08:08 AM
I have found that new brake shoe lining needs to be ground on the leading edges to avoid that new brake drag. The last set of shoes I installed needed quite a bit before they fit the drum well enough to avoid any drag.
Jim
I Leak Oil
08-16-2011, 08:13 AM
Good point Jim, that also helps reduce noise and the tendancy for them to grab.
Terrys
08-16-2011, 09:23 AM
Regardless which truck I'm working on, and it's size, I like to drive it a few miles, with plenty of stomping on the brakes to get them to 'seat' themselves, before making any determination as to whether they're fitting ok.