Thanks Bud and the others that replied. I just went down and looked and
the piston was completely out of the cylinder. I just moved it slightly
to realign it and it popped right in. I have to admit that the people
on this list are the best. John Mitchell
levilevi wrote:
>John,
>
>Unfortunately my suggestion is going to be that you take the offended wheel
>cylinders apart to make sure the seals didn't get bunged up. That may be why
>its so hard to push the cylinder/shoes back in place. You might have turned
>a seal "inside out".
>
>Not that I'VE ever done what you did but I'd almost bet that the wheel
>cylinder will leak even if you get it forced back enough to slide the brake
>drum back on. Better to check it now than worry that it might leak...now or
>eventually, and have to take it all back apart at a much less convenient time
>and place.
>
>Bud
>
>71TR6 CC57365 (Good 6)
>66TR4A CTC57806 (The Wreck-Almost Parts)
>66TR4A CTC57529 (The Project)
>71F-250 Camper Special (Triumph Support Vehicle)
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Mitchell
> To: undisclosed-recipients:
> Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 8:16 PM
> Subject: Getting the brake drum back on
>
>
> I have one brake drum off to replace a worn hub. Without thinking I
> pushed the brake pedal pushing out the wheel cylinder somewhat and now I
> cant get the drum back on. I've tried opening the bleeder and using a
> big clamp to push in on the shoes to no avail. The brakes were rebuilt
> last year and the wheel cylinders are new. I also scewed the adjusters
> all the way anti-clockwise. Anyone have any suggestions? TIA. John
> Mitchell 76 TR6
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