Just exactly how much of a gap is there at the top and bottom if you put the
center of the shoe against the inside of the drum? We re-lined the shoes on our
M54 and didn't have any problems at all. Something sounds wrong.
Jon
> In <list-1360389@skylee.com>, on 11/08/01
> at 09:14 AM, "Ron" <rojoha@mediaone.net> said:
>
> > Still have high spots on the NOS shoes with drag on wheels.
>
> > I have been told that I have to have the NOS brake shoes that I
> >bought for my truck, "Cam ground" to match the drums of each wheel and
> >thus stop the dragging.
>
> Whoa, you do not want to be grinding ANY sort of brake lining material
> yourself at home. If it does NOT contain asbestos it will indeed be too
> hard to grind easily anyway- sintered metallic, carbon fibred, etc.
>
> My vote would be to just wear down the new linings by judicious, but
> frequent use, keeping in mind that you won't have 'full braking power' for
> some time. So do it off road somewhere and be sure the emergency brake
> works 100%. Or just pussyfoot around with a light load (empty chassis?).
> With an empty chassis I'd guess your new brakes would have more than
> enough power to lock the rears.
>
> Logically, another approach would be to re-line only ONE axle at a time so
> as to minimize the impact.
>
> Be advised my comments are not based on M35 usage, yet. But didn't you
> really want to have a reason to drive around on an empty chassis. 8-)
>
> Bill
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