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franken · 06-11-2023, 11:06 PM

Sounds right if the self-adjusting hardware is there.
Adjust the clearance until the brakes just drag a bit them back off a hair.
There could be a knockout in the drum or backing plate to allow for manual adjustment.

06-11-2023, 11:06 PM	#2
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,058	Re: rear drums and shoes on a 69 Sounds right if the self-adjusting hardware is there. Adjust the clearance until the brakes just drag a bit them back off a hair. There could be a knockout in the drum or backing plate to allow for manual adjustment.