Conn47D24 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Need help please with front brakes. Have read many many posts here but none specific to this... All new shoes, springs , etc. Started adjustment using the Miller Tool. While moving the minor adjusting nut ( spring loaded one on outside of plate) rather than sliding the shoes in and out it is pushing and twisting the shoes. Perhaps I've turned these all too far in one direction ? Can this be done or do they just spin? Rear brake job was smooth, tool was easy to learn and use. This issue is unrelated to the tool but has me stuck. What am I up against here folks?? Thanks in advance for any and all. Clay Edited February 24, 2017 by Conn47D24 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Do you have the drum on or off? If on remove the drum and watch the action as you move the cam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Hi Don, drums are off. Going out soon to have another go at it. Hard to see under shoe. Do these thread in and out or just spin under spring pressure? Edited February 24, 2017 by Conn47D24 Spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 clay: This is rich Hartung. I would say take the shoes off the one backing plate that is giving you the issue. Then look at the half moon adjuster that is at the top toe of the brake shoe. Take your wrench and put it on the nut onthe back of the backing plate. This half moon is a pressed in assembly. I would then rottae the nut in the correct direction as per your service manual. Check the movement of the cam to see what is going on with the unit. You might be going the wrong direction and this might be causing the issue. If i remember correctly the cam should turn out so that the big fat end on the half moon is at the back and the point is facing towards the shoe lining to get the shoe to move outwards. call me if you need help, Rich 610-630-9188 484-431-8157 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Will do. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2017 Looks like I'm on hold for a few days. It seems to me I may have the wrong Springs. They seem too tight. Getting them on was a bear. This could be why the shoes are flexiNG on adjustment attempts. I ordered new ones and will inspect and change them then. Afraid if I dismantle now the fluid will leak out and I won't have new Springs handy. repeat you posted. Clay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted February 25, 2017 Report Share Posted February 25, 2017 Clayton you could put the spring clamp to hold in the cups in the piston. Se if you can get the original springs Try Frank Mitchell in Georgia I do not remember the name of the company now that it was sold and renamed. Call me when you get some time over the weekend 610-630-9188 Rich Hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conn47D24 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Ok, I ordered new springs. Correct for 11" brakes. Problem solves, front done, adjusted, bearings packed and drums on! Next, change out the rear spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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