Date:         Mon, 15 May 2000 14:48:27 -0400
Reply-To:     "John W. Parkins" <jwp6@PSU.EDU>
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From:         "John W. Parkins" <jwp6@PSU.EDU>
Organization: Acoustics Consultant
Subject:      New drums, now brake pedal goes to floor
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I replaced the brake drums on my '87 Westy. I loosened the brakes up to get
the new drums on.  I figured applying the brakes would cause them to
self-adjust. The pedal now goes almost to the floor when I apply the
brakes. The brakes are working, as I jacked the van up and checked.  I
tried to get the new drums off, but they were pretty well stuck on.  Any
thoughts?  Could the self-adjustment screws be on the verge of ratcheting?

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