drum brake locks up tight

maybe moisture

Shoes are new, Drums are new, parts all cleaned. Nothing is wet.

Yeah, that was a shitty guess eh! If the self-adjusters are over-adjusting, I'd check the tension of the self-adjuster tab return spring. If it's loose or incorrectly positioned there is nothing to keep the adjuster in check. Also, check the sprokets on the adjuster wheel. If they're really worn, it could be the adjusted is spinning freely on the adjuster tab and overtightening.

Doc

here's my thought... were the shoes put on backwards?... IRC, the shoe with the long friction goes to the front, the short friction to the rear. I agree w/ checking the adjusting pawl, too.

-Bret

I am going to have to look at this tonight. Are you positive that the long shoe faces the front of the vehicle? I believe the Hayes manual showed the longer show towards the rear. I will double check that tonight.

over-adjusting,

-Bret ====== ====== snipped-for-privacy@please.com (Rusted) questions the answer with a question......

I am going to have to look at this tonight.

Are you positive that the long shoe faces the front of the vehicle?

I believe the Hayes manual showed the longer show towards the rear. I will double check that tonight.

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Depends.......

Once ....I saw a 57 Chevy that had front ends on both ends....complete with doors, windshields, the works..... (AmVets parade car)

now which way you reckon them long shoes oughta go on a thing like that...?????

Long shoe to the front....of course!!!!!

marsh ~thinks maybe you worked on yer friends vehical and got things mixed up~ ====== ======

Haynes has been wrong before.

Personally-- if you know anyone that can weld-- I'd say it's time to drop $20 on a pair of weld-on caliper brackets and go with a low-buck rear disc conversion. They're all over the web, typically for less than $150.

Heya Marshy... missed ya

-Bret

- tips his Capt'n & diet to da monster!

Welcome back bud. which vat was it this time?

Where the hell ya been buddy! Good to see ya!

Doc

over-adjusting,

Short shoe to the front, long to the rear.

Brian

My money is on the Harps...

. .

Bret Doc Hank

ty.......

good to see you guys too

marsh ~stirs the glass....takes a sip....and wonders............. who's Hank?~ ===== =====

if you believe Haynes:

I have several bridges across our wonderful United States you might be interested in?

Refinish King

Welcome back!

my personal nut sniffer!

Refinish King

LOL

I say the Hillbilly was drinking straight Shine?

Any wagers?

Nice to see the good joker back, now for Trans Surgeon, and all the regulars are back!

Refinish King

Again, welcome back and keep that snout dry!

LOL

I would agree with that on any car:

But, always get at the minimum: a Hurst inline adjustable proportioning valve. Otherwise, you'll be seeing the ass end every time you need to make an emergency stop>

Refinish King

Hank, the shit eating dog of course!

I told you he was looking for you a long time ago!

LOFL

Refinish King