The maximum size on the 7" drums is only about .030 oversize. With the brake
shoes that are now readily available, you use up about 1/2 of the adjustment on
new drums, with worn drums you use up about all of it.
Paul A
frogeye wrote:
> I'm running 8 inch from a Riley. Can go bigger if you can find some that
> bolt up easily......
>
> Dave@SWCP.com Taos Garage Annex in Albuquerque
> '59 AH :{) '54 100
> http://www.britishcarforum.com/TaosAnnex.htm
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dave Hiley" <dhiley@cadvision.com>
> To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 12:30 PM
> Subject: Rear Brake Drum Diameter
>
> > Greetings
> > Can anyone tell me what the maximum allowable diameter is for the rear
> > brake drums on my '72 Midget. I am going to replace the rear brake shoes
> > and would like to get the drums cleaned up if there is enough meat left on
> > them. The manual lists the original diameter as 7".
> > Thanks
> > Dave
> >
> > p.s. Thanks to everybody who gave me tips on how to get the "E" clips on
> > the rear wheel cylinders. Tips + quiet contemplation + a few brew + some
> > very focused cursing did the trick!! :))
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