New front drum brakes binding in reverse

scottonthefen · Nov 14, 2020

My lower black springs look like this, front and rear axles:

https://bearmach.com/brake-shoe-spr...1Pf2vyqs2uftmfqUZwtd_UqKRZHMvI9UaAgGDEALw_wcB

But I'm seeing some that look a little shorter around the internet that look like this:

https://bearmach.com/brake-shoe-spring-br-0507

Even listed as "front" brake shoe return springs:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bearmach-Land-Rover-Series-2-2a-3-Front-Brake-Shoe-Return-Springs-Set-234889/222214818122?fits=Car+Make:Land+Rover&hash=item33bd09094a:g:27IAAOSwIgNXqpcr

Mine is a late 2A and I've needed to order some axle fixing and swivel fittings by the S3 part number to get bits that fit before now..

I got my shoes and springs etc. here:

https://www.dingocroft.co.uk/acatalog/Axle-Set-of-Brake-Shoes---10--STC2796DKIT.html

Colthebrummie · Nov 14, 2020

When I did mine, I found the leading shoes at the front had worn down to almost nothing but the trailing shoes had little wear. When I changed them for new, It was a struggle to get the drums on and then I couldn't turn the drums at all, this was even after I had filed away the edges. I took out the new trailing shoes and put back the old, slightly worn shoes and all was perfect.

Col

scottonthefen · Nov 14, 2020

Anyone want to sell me some worn trailing shoes?

scottonthefen · Nov 15, 2020

ok, cheers chaps, I've fixed one side..

After a closer look I could see it was catching so slightly on the trailing shoe side when I offered the drum up that I thought it worth getting the file sander out again. Those front cylinders being a bit bigger than the rear explains why I've had this issue on the front only.

I've took more off the side of the trailing shoe and a little off the surface of it all over and after a couple of attempts I can now get that front drum on and tightened up and turn it backwards by hand with only a little rubbing. Much better. I'll do the other side, stick some red grease under all my piston caps, bleed my brakes, and I'll be back on the road soon.

Colthebrummie · Nov 15, 2020

scottonthefen said:
ok, cheers chaps, I've fixed one side..

After a closer look I could see it was catching so slightly on the trailing shoe side when I offered the drum up that I thought it worth getting the file sander out again. Those front cylinders being a bit bigger than the rear explains why I've had this issue on the front only.

I've took more off the side of the trailing shoe and a little off the surface of it all over and after a couple of attempts I can now get that front drum on and tightened up and turn it backwards by hand with only a little rubbing. Much better. I'll do the other side, stick some red grease under all my piston caps, bleed my brakes, and I'll be back on the road soon.

Well done.

Col

Blackburn · Nov 15, 2020

The front cylinders are larger diameter but should be the same length.
I once fitted a front one on the rear without noticing what I had done had uneven braking for a couple of years before I spotted the mistake.

nickjaxe · Nov 17, 2020

Quite common....usually free off after driving a short distance.

New front drum brakes binding in reverse

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