Replaced both drums and shoes on my 2005 Corolla. The problem I am having is there is a slight rubbing noise at low speed. Goes away when brakes pressed. Sounds like new shoe rubbing on drum? If I loosen the adjuster I can get it to go away but the Ebrake is too loose. If I tighten it enough to get the Ebrake to work properly and have some resistance the noise comes back. Brakes are working fine. Any ideas?
Rockosmith
Proper adjustement:
Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoe until the drum locks.
Using a screwdriver, back off the adjuster 8 notches.
If the lever comes up too much after adjusting 8 notches, then you can adjust the lever under the console.
Did you replace the spring brake hardware? Compromised hardware can also cause this issue. What brand shoes did you use. Some aftermarket brands just aren't properly manufactured.
Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster and expand the shoe until the drum locks.
Using a screwdriver, back off the adjuster 8 notches.
If the lever comes up too much after adjusting 8 notches, then you can adjust the lever under the console.
Did you replace the spring brake hardware? Compromised hardware can also cause this issue. What brand shoes did you use. Some aftermarket brands just aren't properly manufactured.
hardware is super cheap and relatively easy to swap out. I think I paid like $10 for a pair of new hardware and it included lube...
Agree....Aftermarket drums seem to come warped right out of the box and the aftermarket pads/shoes seem to create lots of dust. I've had to resort back to OEM drums and pads and wasn't disappointed. Other aftermarket parts may be OK , but the ones I've tried to use were junk.
Check to see if the dust is building up inside your drums when you remove them.
What I've always done, is to adjust the brake shoes with the drum off. Then slide the drum on and spin it while listening for touching, then not touching scenarios. If it's not too noticeable, you're good , but if its too bad, then the drum is warped and should be replaced.. After spinning the drum ,are they touching yet? NO? Then remove the drum and adjust a few more clicks. When I feel slight resistance when I spin the drum or they get hard to slip back on. I usually back off a click or two , then you're good to go. I agree that the E brake travel is a good indication of how close the brake shoes are to the drums, but after I adjust them like I've stated, the E brake travel is always minimal.
You should always change the spring hardware when changing the brake shoes.They are cheap and they make sure your shoes retract and stay in place.Good luck
Check to see if the dust is building up inside your drums when you remove them.
What I've always done, is to adjust the brake shoes with the drum off. Then slide the drum on and spin it while listening for touching, then not touching scenarios. If it's not too noticeable, you're good , but if its too bad, then the drum is warped and should be replaced.. After spinning the drum ,are they touching yet? NO? Then remove the drum and adjust a few more clicks. When I feel slight resistance when I spin the drum or they get hard to slip back on. I usually back off a click or two , then you're good to go. I agree that the E brake travel is a good indication of how close the brake shoes are to the drums, but after I adjust them like I've stated, the E brake travel is always minimal.
You should always change the spring hardware when changing the brake shoes.They are cheap and they make sure your shoes retract and stay in place.Good luck
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