| Re: [GMCnet] Brake Problems [message #270726 is a reply to message #270725] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 09:09   |
kerry pinkerton
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Location: Harvest, Al
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Gary Berry wrote on Thu, 29 January 2015 08:47... They fixed it by having the brake pads arched to match the brake drums. Each of the pads were just running on the tips. Not sure where one can have arcing done, but it fixed their problem....
Pretty common back in the 50's and 60's. Especially on old MOPARs. I've got a buddy with a machine but I've never needed to use it. Easy to check. Pull the drum, pull the shoe, check that the arc of the shoe matches the inside of the drum.
If the drum has been turned a lot or the shoes slightly out of spec, the arc can be off enough that the shoe won't be in full contact. I'm not sure that will cause the problem that he's describing but it would definitely effect brake effectiveness.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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