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Old 08-05-2018, 09:48 PM   #2
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Re: No adjusting slot on drum backing plate

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Originally Posted by ZEKE68 View Post
My rear drum brake backing plates don't have a slot in them for adjusting the brakes. Is this the norm for our trucks? I have had other vehicles that I had to back off the brakes through the slot to get the drum off. Hate to have a drum stuck and have no slot.
The knockout on these trucks is on the front of the drum (outside) instead of the rear backing plate. They are not punched very well and are a bear to knock out. It would be easier to take the drum off and drill them out....

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