Date:         Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:21:33 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Drums Rubbing
Comments: To: David Boan <dboan@outlook.com>
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David, can you bend the backing plate at bottom?  Drums are easy to take off when new. 

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> Wiadomość napisana przez David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> w dniu 4/27/21, o godz. 16:50:
> 
> Hello Vanagon Types
> 
> I wrote a few days ago that my new drums were rubbing on my new backing plates.  They did this constantly, driving straight or turning.  I reported that I ground a 1/16" off the drum rim and problem solved. Well, not quite, they are quiet when driving straight but rub when making a sharp (90 degree or more) turn.  The rubbing is only on the bottom half of the backing plate, maybe just the bottom 1/3.
> 
> The brakes are working fine.  The linings are also new and I also installed new wheel bearings at the same time (had a machine shop do this).
> 
> I am thinking that the backing plate must be out of round for it to rub just the bottom of the plate. I hesitate to take any more material off the drum to try and fix it.  I am considering just driving it for a while till I get the energy to replace the backing plates.
> 
> I wonder why this happens just when turning.  Does anyone have experience with this issue?
> 
> Dave B
> Boise
> 85 Westy