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brake drum rubbing

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by napaguy, Jul 15, 2010.

  1. Jul 15, 2010
    napaguy

    napaguy Banned

    goldendale wa
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    I have 11" drum brakes on the front of my dana 30...all new brake componets with used brake hubs and spindes. I adjusted the brakes and put the drum on and the drum is rubbing the top of the backing plate. I cant believe the backing plate would be bent up top? Where do I start to troubleshoot? Thanks
     
    napaguy, Jul 15, 2010
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  2. Jul 15, 2010
    Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

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    If the previous owner of the axle tried to pull the hub off without releasing the brake shoes, it could have bent the backing plate out just far enough to rub the back side of the drum.
     
    Walt Couch, Jul 15, 2010
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  3. Jul 15, 2010
    ExpressEN1

    ExpressEN1 Member

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    I had the same problem. I used a straight edge and a 10 pound hammer. Now the backing plate is like it should be and it did not cost me anything but 30 minutes.
     
    ExpressEN1, Jul 15, 2010
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