Need rear drums turned/machined

[Herb]

Hello!
I'm searching for someplace in NOVA to turn my brake drums. Long story short, I rebuilt the drums on my Scout 800 (not my Toyota!) using aftermarket parts from IH America that were matched to the original parts that I pulled off the truck. The problem is that the drums will not slide onto the axle over the new shoes. It is very close, but no go. I have opened the bleed valves, compressed everything, loosened the parking brake all the way, and made sure the adjuster is turned all the way in.

Any help finding someone to turn the drums would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Doug

 

[iptman]

Where are you in Virginia? Some of the local high schools that have auto shop still may do it for you for cheap. Not many shops turn drums or rotors anymore.

 

[Herb]

Where are you in Virginia? Some of the local high schools that have auto shop still may do it for you for cheap. Not many shops turn drums or rotors anymore.

Aaaah. Great idea! I'll call around. I'm in Lorton, VA.

 

[1MOA]

Are you sure the shoes are on correctly? Try reversing the shoes or swapping them front to back before you turn the drums. Also those shoes were available in 1-3/4, 2" and 2-1/4 widths so make sure you got the right parts. They should all be 11" diameter ( don't ask me why or how I know that)

 

[CrabCake]

I have an old school machine shop near Baltimore if you run out of options...he turned my drums on my M101A2 trailer for me.

Ellison's Machine Shop

Ellison's Machine Shop

ellisonsmachineshop.com

 

[Herb]

I have an old school machine shop near Baltimore if you run out of options...he turned my drums on my M101A2 trailer for me.

Ellison's Machine Shop

Ellison's Machine Shop

ellisonsmachineshop.com

Thank you! I'll give them a call.

 

[Herb]

Are you sure the shoes are on correctly? Try reversing the shoes or swapping them front to back before you turn the drums. Also those shoes were available in 1-3/4, 2" and 2-1/4 widths so make sure you got the right parts. They should all be 11" diameter ( don't ask me why or how I know that)

I'm certain of nothing! This old '68 Scout is a mishmash of parts from multiple years. The axles are Dana 44 from a 70s Scout II (disc brake front, 11" rear drums). Regarding the pads, I have them installed leading shoe being the one with less (shorter in length) braking material. That is what the interwebs say to do. The old rotten shoes I removed are 11" x 2-1/4', matching the new parts installed. I will try swapping them front to back and see what happens, but I'll have to let the finger injuries from the first install heal up before I do that. I'm going to try wire-wheeling the drums to remove oxidation as well.

 

[FuglyYota]

If the drums are rusted, then yes use a good wire wheel to get all the surface stuff off and then hand sand it with some 150 or so grit sandpaper to get a smoother surface. Give it a good rinse with brake clean and see if they fit. Rust makes metal expand quite a bit, and even a little surface rust can feel like a big interference fit.

 

[Herb]

Thanks everyone. I was able to get the drums on successfully after installing the adjusters properly! The little slot on the adjuster that goes behind the adjustment arm was not seated on the shoe, and so it was pushing the shoe out about 1/2 inch. I took a teeny hammer and tapped on the adjuster wheel to press that forked part onto the shoe. This, and a quick wire wheel, and I'm back in business.