Back in early 2010 I had Lucille's Huck brakes relined and all new SS lines, cylinders, return springs, etc installed. I had a local company burn off the old pads and then bond new pads to the old shoes. Thing is, I've got great brakes when they are cold, however, even though I feel that they are adjusted correctly with just a small amount of drag, the rear drums are overheating and locking up after about a 20 mile run. Especially the left rear. My gut is telling me that the new pads are a bit too thick. I don't have much room for adjustment. The star wheels on the wheel cylinders are turned all the way in. I don't know if it's the old backing plate not allowing the brake pads to move properly or what. I mean those return springs are unbelievably strong. So, my question, is there an easy way to just sand down the pads? And secondly, is there a material that I can apply to let those pads move better against the backing plate?
It's a pain to know that those rear brakes are heating up and having to pull over on the side of the road for a half hour to let them cool off!
