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To: alpines@autox.team.net
Subject: brake drum problems
From: PApple16@aol.com
Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 17:12:37 EST
Hi Folks:
I've run into a strange rear end in my 66SV.
Anyone have axles that seem to be an inch too long?
I have 4 sets of brake drums, but when seated on the axle flange, 3/4 of an 
inch of the brake shoes are still exposed.
(almost an inch and a quarter from the edge of the backing plate to the edge 
of the drum)

have had this car stored for 12 years, the previous owner was driving it this 
way.
finally got around to putting it back to road worthiness when i discovered 
this problem. hence digging out 3 more sets of drums

Were any "deeper" drums ever produced?
Are they available if they do exist?

Just 1 more note: this appears to be the original rear end, 
Paul in RI
66 SV B395009353 LRX
63 GT
that wants to live again

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