Quick question for Cruiserdom -
How acurately ROUND are the '60 drums typically?
Reason I ask is as follows - I have tried to adjust the drums and it seems I always get a low spot no matter what I do (drags on one of the pads). I have had the drums turned to no effect (bad lathe? doubt it though). Then, and here's were my stuborness kicks in, I bought a new set of drums - much the same. OK, moved on to the Axle. Pulled the Axle half shafts to get to the bearing and seals - maybe a duff bearing - wasn't (BTW - AutoZone will allow you to rent a puller. It's a piece of cake!!! ). Checked the Axle itself for out of roundness or warping - nothing. Did however discover if you lift slightly on the axles while they are sitting in the bearing there is a very slight bit of play. It's not as tight of a tolerance as I would have thoght.
SO, at this point I'm stuffed. Pulled the whole bloody thing apart, put it back together (new bits) and I still get a low spot (slight drag). What gives?!?! Any ideas or wisdom out there??
Mike
"87 FJ 60
188K
How acurately ROUND are the '60 drums typically?
Reason I ask is as follows - I have tried to adjust the drums and it seems I always get a low spot no matter what I do (drags on one of the pads). I have had the drums turned to no effect (bad lathe? doubt it though). Then, and here's were my stuborness kicks in, I bought a new set of drums - much the same. OK, moved on to the Axle. Pulled the Axle half shafts to get to the bearing and seals - maybe a duff bearing - wasn't (BTW - AutoZone will allow you to rent a puller. It's a piece of cake!!! ). Checked the Axle itself for out of roundness or warping - nothing. Did however discover if you lift slightly on the axles while they are sitting in the bearing there is a very slight bit of play. It's not as tight of a tolerance as I would have thoght.
SO, at this point I'm stuffed. Pulled the whole bloody thing apart, put it back together (new bits) and I still get a low spot (slight drag). What gives?!?! Any ideas or wisdom out there??
Mike
"87 FJ 60
188K