SuspiciousPizza Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 I've been redoing all my wheel bearings, seals, and brakes. While pulling a late one (tonight, literally minutes ago) as I was putting on my new drum I chipped a shoe. I didn't have the auto adjuster fully backed out, only 2 or 3 teeth until it was fully backed out and the shoe must not have been sitting perfectly concentric with the drum. Either way, it's about the size of a grain of rice. Should I replace my mistake or let it go? This is my first time fully redoing drum brakes. Don't worry, I cleaned up the excess brake lube. That stuff's like anti seize. One drop can paint a house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Personally I’d run it as it’s a small area - and you’re aware of it. That said, I’m no brake expert and others may disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdave Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 You will be perfectly fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuspiciousPizza Posted September 16 Author Share Posted September 16 Sounds good. I have replacement shoes that I got for a steal so I'll carry them around just in case. Should get some replacement axle washers too. They're ceramic shoes, are those more brittle than the organic shoes? I wasn't being rough at all and it chipped. It wasn't chipped beforehand, I definitely did it but I was shocked at how easily it happened. Thanks :] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushytails Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Time for a disc brake conversion! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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