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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,846 | Tighten the starwheel until you get a firm drag, enough that it takes a little effort to turn the wheel. This seats both shoes firmly against the drum and pushes the pistons into the wheel cylinder fully, but does not lock up the wheel. Then retract the adjuster ONE FULL TURN of the starwheel- - - -usually 8 to 10 clicks. If that seems like a lot, remember that it's only one thread on the adjuster bolt. That's less than 1/16". Ignore any "drag" or scuffing noises, as there's no telling where the shoes on a Bendix brake will end up once the tension against the drum goes away. The bottom of the shoe assembly "floats" and self-centers itself when the brakes are applied. Just backing off until the wheel turns freely doesn't allow for enough clearance to prevent drag as the shoes heat up after a few stops. Jerry
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