More Drum brakes woes.

[nickyg]

Just changed my right rear shoes and I can't get the drum back on it's too darn tight. The adjuster is all the way in. any ideas??? Pics coming in a few minutes.

[nickyg]

here r the pics

[4.3LXJ]

Sometimes there is a front and rear shoe. They are different and sometimes difference in thickness. Also you can smack the shoes a little to make sure the cylinders are collapsed all the way

[Roqon>]

If you are reusing the old drum it probably has a rusty ridge on the edge making it difficult to get it on. A little wiggle and push should get it on.
The short shoe goes toward the front of the vehicle.

[nickyg]

Thanks guys.. It's new drums too. I took a bolt and gave the wheel cylinder plunger a lil push. It's on there now. A little tight but I can force the wheel to turn.
I vow this is my last drum brake saga.
Thanks again guys.

[cantab27]

brakes soooo overrated

[nickyg]

I don't really need brakes, But the guy in front of me in the drive tru line appreciates em.

[bluedragon436]

Yeah drum brakes are certainly no fun to change out that is for sure.. I did the brakes on my friend's Scion XB.. and that was enough for me.. my 97 XJ needs the rear brakes done.. debating now if I want to do them, or just go ahead and do a disc conversion.. I'll do disc brakes any day over drums... ** and I know the drum brakes on the back of the XJ are far more in depth then the rear brakes on the XB**