10 Bolt Problems
 

I have had a few issues lately with my rear end (on the truck). my passenger side brake drum is self adjusting so much as to cause drag when driving. I tightened the adjuster and removed the "springed flap".

This quick fix resolved the issue, but last time I drove it I noticed the drag again not nearly as bad as before but I know its killing my gas mileage so I don't drive it.

I rebuilt the drums about 2 years ago. This rear is from a 90's bodystyle truck, cant remember the exact year. but I had to source the adjusters from a junkyard, so could i be using two drivers side adjusters or what?

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If properly set up, (1 side is a mirror image of the other), they should not over adjust? With that I will ask couple ? Are the wheel cyls new? The other is on the E-brake....are you sure it is not hanging just a bit on the affected side? longhorn

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pictures from the rebuild


this is the passenger side

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drivers side

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My e brake cable on the truck was cut long ago for some unknown reason, so when I swapped in my new rear i just tucked the new cables into the frame.

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You got the shoes on wrong on both sides.
You need short shoe to the front.

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haha, whoops. would this cause any issues?

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Yup!!
It makes them sticky and grabby!!