Brake shoe adjustment driving me crazy

[scboolitcaster]

Forget to mention I checked the axle vent..totally plugged.
Probable cause of the leaking seal.

 

[Floridianson]

Yea I old school it and just do it by feel starting at the bottom and no feeler gage. I also remove the jam nut off the bottom and never-seize the stud so it will always come loose adjustment is made easer.

 

[scboolitcaster]

When I tried to use only the bottom adjustment to adjust 8 o clock the way you are supposed to, the closest I could get it was .035. It's like the shoe was off center in the drum.

 

[rustystud]

When I tried to use only the bottom adjustment to adjust 8 o clock the way you are supposed to, the closest I could get it was .035. It's like the shoe was off center in the drum.

Your shoes might be too worn or the drum worn or both worn. I would take it apart and check your lining and measure the drum.

 

[scboolitcaster]

Shoes are new. Luckily I might have found a place to get a used drum if that's what the problem is.

 

[scboolitcaster]

For reference, the TM says:

3. Inspect parking or service brakedrums (1) or (2) for scores or pits. If scored or pitted, measureinside diameter.a. Replace parking brakedrum (1) if inside diameter is greater than 13.41 in. (34.06 cm).b. Replace service brakedrum (2) if inside diameter is greater than 15.0 in. (38.1 cm