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The Shop => Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: shaggimo on April 13, 2010, 11:38:10 AM

Title: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: shaggimo on April 13, 2010, 11:38:10 AM
So I was assembling the rear brakes last night, and ran into a slight snag (I think). Both sides of the car were missing the self adjuster hardware (cable, and lever), so I have no clue whether or not I have it hooked up correctly, I look at my Chilton's but all it gave me was an exploded view of all the pieces in the drum, lol. It doesn't look right to me but I can't figure another way to run it, here's a picture of what I did. I know the cable is right on top, but I question the bottom.

(http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/shaggimo/EAGLE/SX4185.jpg)

Is this correct? If not would it be possible for someone to post a picture of what it should look like (far easier than explaining, lol)?
Thanks in advance! ;D
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: Smitch on April 13, 2010, 12:20:39 PM
I think the spring hooks to the adjuster at the same place the cable with the hook is.
I'll look for a picture or diagram.
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: IowaEagle on April 13, 2010, 12:41:18 PM
Yup, as it pulls the adjuster down to engage the star wheel.
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: shaggimo on April 13, 2010, 01:09:50 PM
Thanks, I didn't think it looked right, lol. All I keep finding is exploded diagrams :P.
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: shaggimo on April 14, 2010, 09:00:42 AM
 :help:

bump for pic?

;D
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: Smitch on April 14, 2010, 09:24:09 AM
I think this is close enough to work for you.

http://zenfixit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/drum-brake-diagram.jpg
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: shaggimo on April 14, 2010, 09:40:54 AM
Awesome! Thank you Smitch! That's exactly what I needed, Eggs to you.
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: pitstah on December 19, 2010, 10:05:11 PM
thanks for this posting. I just went to change my brakes and the adjuster cables and levers aren't even there....probably explains why the self adjusting unit was rust forzen solid! yikes. ordered a new self adjustin kit L & R from jc whitney and should be allset now. thanks for the picture and diagram!!
Title: Re: Simple Drum Brake Question
Post by: kral on June 08, 2011, 11:27:55 PM
good stuff