|
The way this is SUPPOSED to be done it to first turn the drums to get the same ID and parallel grove free faces. Then the shoes are lined, bonded or bonded and riveted, with a lining that is slightly too thick at the toe and heal. Then the shoes are placed in a cutter that is adjustable for the ID of the drums, and "arched", being cut with a cutter or grinder to match the arch of the drum AND have the correct lining thickness to allow proper adjustment.
With the major use of disc brakes, the shop that has this specialized equipment in my area is either a shop that does truck drums, or an old (read Knowledgeable) guy, maybe retired, that saved his tools! My preference os the latter. Things fit, and work as they are supposed to, and you get no arguments or lectures. Sometimes drums and shoes must be shipped away to find drum brake talent. This is just my opinion.
__________________
 Gordon Raymond
Illinois SNO Alfa Chapter Director
Illinois SNO Ferrari Chapter Director
and sometimes, CONFUSED AND INCORRECT, but Larry helps me out.
Now:
Illinois Chapter Director AND Charter Member of THE CONFUSED AND INCORRECT
Last edited by Gordon Raymond; 04-22-2009 at 11:43 AM.
Reason: left out a word!
|