replacing brakes on 1 of 4 wheels?
Relatively new 5,400 # Dexter axles and drums on our TT, have less than 2,000 miles. I developed had a grease leak on one wheel and that brake locked up so much it ruined a tire in 350 miles. I...
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opnspaces wrote:
No I would never hit the brake shoes with a belt sander.
Back in the day, a mechanic doing a brake job would drill out the rivets, re-line the shoes. Then use a rasp or file to match the shape of drum. It is very unlikely for the drum to be worn for enough to need.
OP, I would buy and install the backing plate. (be sure you get the correct side.) Then use your sander lightly to remove the contamination from shoes. Box the shoes, magnet, and springs and carry with you. If you have the parts with you, never have the issue DutchmenSport had.
BTW. Before I had the big air wrench, working by hand, I would pull one wheel after a day of work, new shoes and spring kit, and if needed drum on that wheel. Next day, work than another wheel.
