C copo Member Joined Apr 25, 2003 Sep 24, 2007 #1 Do you recommend knocking out the tab on the rear drums to take a feeler gauge measurement for the correct drag for cooling after doing the rear brakes or just going by how snug it is when you slide the drum on?
Do you recommend knocking out the tab on the rear drums to take a feeler gauge measurement for the correct drag for cooling after doing the rear brakes or just going by how snug it is when you slide the drum on?
J jdpolzin Well-Known Member Joined Dec 5, 2004 Sep 25, 2007 #2 Just get it so it is snug when you put the drum on. It should rotate but have a little drag. the rear brakes will self adjust.
Just get it so it is snug when you put the drum on. It should rotate but have a little drag. the rear brakes will self adjust.
Z zeus87gn Automotive Neurosurgeon Joined Oct 14, 2005 Sep 25, 2007 #3 jdpolzin said: Just get it so it is snug when you put the drum on. It should rotate but have a little drag. the rear brakes will self adjust. Click to expand... +2 Best method IMHO
jdpolzin said: Just get it so it is snug when you put the drum on. It should rotate but have a little drag. the rear brakes will self adjust. Click to expand... +2 Best method IMHO
