Question on brake adjustment
In the past I have always adjusted the fiver brakes by getting the wheel off the ground and adjusting that star in the back until the wheel will rotate 1 full turn when I spin it by hand. Is that abou...
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As others with drum brakes I was taught to tighten until they wont spin by hand. I also actuate the brakes to be sure the shoes are centered and free to move as they are tightened. Then back off til there is only slight drag.
It was not uncommon for the brake shoes to not remain centered while adjusting.
It was not uncommon for the brake shoes to not remain centered while adjusting.
