Hello everyone, On January 25, 2020 I started a thread about a parking brake problem that become a brake problem. I finally have the problem resolved and it is worth sharing with everyone that will be redoing their brakes.
DO NOT DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD WHEEL CYLINDER CAPS WHEN REPLACING A REAR WHEEL CYLINDER!! REUSE THEM!!
The picture I have attached shows a side by side comparison of an original end cap (on the left) and a repo cap (on the right). There is a big difference! If you do no reuse the original end caps the adjusting screws will need to be unscrewed way to far out (over 1/2" in my experience) and the parking brake lever (inside the drum) will not engage properly resulting in little or no parking brake. It took a long time to figure this out with help from several of you. I hope others can benefit from this.
I know how hard you worked to get this resolved. Sharing your results will allow other Stovebolters to learn from your experience and that's what this site is all about!! Good show my friend!!!
