turbo500
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Hi WaterDawg, so after almost a month of not using it, I decided I wanted to find a solution for the rear drums.
I unlatched the hand brake for both rears, then tried fitting the old pads with the new drums and it still wouldn't clear. So with a lot of hammering to try and move the adjustment rings to the outmost edges of the pads, I somehow managed to get the new drums over the new pads. The rear left doesn't turn well freely, the rear right is a bit better.
It also helped to open the brake nipples, so when I compressed the pads inwards, they weren't fighting the fluid.
Anyhow, I still have to properly calibrate the brake pads I only did forward braking stops. Also, I did a better bleed and now the brakes are much much better.
I agree, that I need to register the hand brake because now with the new pads/drums I can only pull it up 2 or 3 clicks
Thanks for the help
I unlatched the hand brake for both rears, then tried fitting the old pads with the new drums and it still wouldn't clear. So with a lot of hammering to try and move the adjustment rings to the outmost edges of the pads, I somehow managed to get the new drums over the new pads. The rear left doesn't turn well freely, the rear right is a bit better.
It also helped to open the brake nipples, so when I compressed the pads inwards, they weren't fighting the fluid.
Anyhow, I still have to properly calibrate the brake pads I only did forward braking stops. Also, I did a better bleed and now the brakes are much much better.
I agree, that I need to register the hand brake because now with the new pads/drums I can only pull it up 2 or 3 clicks
Thanks for the help
any update with your rear brakes?
I've read through the whole thread and I think your E-Brake isn't releasing enough. One way to be sure, loosen it up fully so it's not engaging at all. While you do have to push the pads in a bit when you've installed a wheel cylinder, you shouldn't have to beat on it so much - I'd use a strap wrench if I needed to compress them a bit, but what you are describing sounds like the brake is expanded so easiest to begin with disconnecting the e-brake and eliminating that possibility.
I also think you still have some brake bleeding to do to fix the soft pedal issue.
It's not uncommon to have to bleed them 3-4 times when you've replaced lines.
As for the grinding noise - I'd go with a wheel bearing too.