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Hi all- I just replace the rear brake cylinder on Big Red. When I went to put the drum back on it was almost impossible to turn. It would turn, just a lot of effort. Any ideas what may be causing this?
Second question
I figured while I had the rear drum off I would look at the bearings. first thing I found was the previous owner had pressed the seal back in and used some lock tite to keep it in. (it has been rough weekend and kinda took my frustrations out on the seal.) Now that it's trashed I need to get a new on. On inspecting the bearing It was very low on grease. It also had some play in it. Is the play ok, if the bearing is on the axel the movement would be in and out along the axel.

Thanks in advance

Andy

I do not know about your truck though there is no grease for the rear bearings. The gear oil in the differential/rear end gets splashed/thrown down the axle tubes onto the axle bearings for lubrication.

Did you match up the new wheel cylinder to the old one before you put it on the truck?

If your truck is like mine the ends of the wheel cylinder are where the brake adjustments are made. Your new wheel cylinder most likely has the adjusters turned out farther then the adjusters on the old wheel cylinders.

Pull drum check if all parts are installed correct, then back off the brake adjusters and put on drum then readjust the brakes.
Jeffrey

Manual recommends greasing bearings lightly before reassembly to protect them until gear oil makes it from the pumpkin. Make sure the drum/hub is fully seated if not it may be slightly off center causing drag. If you over tighten the axle nuts it will keep the wheel from turning freely.