removal of wheel cylinder nut.

[madaca]

ok I messed with the brakes again today and soooo much better. I feel better now that the truck will stop more responsively. Adjusting the brakes until they just drag did not work. The brake pedal would go all the way to the floor and still the truck would not come to a complete stop. So i adjusted until the drum stopped and then backed out some to where I could turn the drum with my hands but there was still a good amount of drag. Now the truck stops real good. I dont have to press the pedal all the way to the floor. It starts to get firm about half way and then if I need to really stop on the dime It goes about 3/4 of the way. It is much more responsive now. Can I adjust the brake pedal as well? If so how? Thanks for the feedback again. I am much happier now.

Oh and I do have the self adjusters but not sure if they work. I cleaned them up real good when installing the brakes. Do you just keep backing up and stopping to adjust them?

[Rodie40]

I know this is an old thread, but has anyone found a place to get the washer that is behind the wheel cylinder bolt? And what torque on the bolt?
Thanks, Dan