[Vwdiesel] Rear brake trouble?

[Nate Wall]

Make sure the auto adjusters are nice and clean and move freely.

--Nate

Tom Wandel wrote:

> I just replaced the rear shoes, springs, brake cables, wheel cylinders, and
> wheel bearings on my 81 p/u. Bled the brakes no problem. I had to adjust the
> e-brake all the way out at the lever to get it to feel right. That doesn't
> seem right to me. With new shoes, I shouldn't have to adjust it out so far.
> Is it necessary to somehow adjust the brakes when they are new? I know that
> the drums are worn some, but not out of spec. I ordered the shoes for the
> 200mm drums and I "assume" they are correct. Any ideas?
> Thanks in advance, Tom
>
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