IML: Re-installing brake drums on '62

[Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I received the brake shoe return springs yesterday from A&D Auto Parts in North Royalton, Ohio and started the process of re-installing the drums today.  Even with the adjusters set for minimum expansion I am having a very difficult time of putting the drums back on.  The drum on the right rear side is the one I started with and as the drum is put on I am having to use a sledge hammer to push it onto the axle shaft.  The drum is shaving some of the brake lining off.  Does this mean I need to remove the drums and shoes and take them all to the place that re-lined the shoes and have them arc the shoes to the drums?

I don't think it should be this difficult!  I must be doing something wrong, but I can't imagine what since I backed off the adjusters as by feel for the least resistance felt.

Thanks in advance.

Joe

Joseph W. Strickland
1021 Vaughan Lane
Tioga, TX 76271-2937

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