Use a small screw driver to adjust the adjusting start wheel. It will only
turn one way, because of a stop mechanism. If it does not turn one way,
turn it the other way to adjust the rear shoes outward, which brings them
closer to the inside of the drum surface for better stopping power.
Close up of how to adjust rear drum brakes for longer life between replacement.
Use a small screw driver to adjust the adjusting start wheel. It will only
turn one way, because of a stop mechanism. If it does not turn one way,
turn it the other way to adjust the rear shoes outward, which brings them
closer to the inside of the drum surface for better stopping power.
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overall description of
rear drum brakes.
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Description and operation of rear drum brakes with drum removed.
How to adjust rear drum brakes for longer life.