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Old 11-11-2013, 11:37 PM   #4
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Re: Do I have the Eaton HO52 drum removal procedure correct?

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM View Post
FYI - We added adjustment holes to the backing plates on my HO52 so the shoes could be adjusted down the road. I was surprised no adjustment holes were present. We plugged the holes with rubber grommets. If you keep the drums you may want to add these if absent. Good luck, Pete
Good advice right here. I had to pull a set off with a puller set since the shoes were grooved into the drums, and there was no way to back them off.

I'm upgrading to discs on my HO52, mainly because 71 was 1 year only brake stuff and I cant find shoes for it and the drums are shot.
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