Thanks to Ghost Post for pointing this out to me - the adjusting screw spring that holds the bottoms of the brake shoes together needs to have maximum clearance from the star wheel of the adjusting screw assembly. It's easy to see which end goes where, but it makes a difference how it is hooked into the holes on the brake shoes. Here's the passenger side rear:
Correct -- maximum clearance:
Incorrect -- can interfere with the star wheel:
I had to redo the driver's side and deal with those springs again, but now I know both sides will work correctly.
(It sure was easier to check which way was correct on the bench rather than on the car )
Thanks again to Pete (Ghost Post)!
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
And please get that Snap-On tool, it's over $30 US from the truck guy, I was lucky (steered to it by 69 belair, another Dave ) and got one on eBay for $10 + shipping + no tax - at any price it is worth it, I have hardly cussed since I got it .
Dave
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
thx earl, im planning on doing it at the end of the summer along with a bunch of other stuff, it seems to stop alright now, but im sure i need new shoes soon.
springs again, but now I know both sides will work correctly.
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1956 Pontiac Pathfinder 2dr sedan, 496 - dyno'd 545 hp, stick shift, 4.11 posi - Hot Rod
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