rear brakes and hubs

[kwd509]

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]

Did you turn the hubs to true them up..
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[jac04]

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]

turn the hubs?

Did you turn the hubs to true them up..
www.singingcamel.com

No, as I am unfamiliar with this step. can you provide more detail?
thanks.

[SafeAirOne]

I was wondering the same thing...Turn the hubs or the drums?

[kwd509]

drums v hubs

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]

Did you fit new shoes?

[kwd509]

Did you fit new shoes?

Yes, the shoes are new. Old ones worn and oil soaked provided very little resistance.....

[I Leak Oil]

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]

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]

Good point Jim, that also helps reduce noise and the tendancy for them to grab.

[Terrys]

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.