Loose rear brake drum

[fxstc127ci]

Brake drum loose can I ad a washer under the castle nut. What is the correct torque or tighten procedure 1930 ford coupe.

 

[ratamahata]

Welcome to the ford barn, may be you want to introduce your self!!

 

[Ron in Quincy]

Be sure you have a original 5/8-18 castle nut; they are hardened to take heavy touque. There should also be a thick hardened flat washer next to the drum, under the castle nut.

If the axel taper is worn you may have to install a shim, these are sold by most dealers.

Start out by torqueing the castle nut to 90 lbs, and tighten the nut just enought more to be able to insert the cotter key. If your drum come up against and rubs the backing plate then you probable need to shim the axel; by the way do not forget to install the axel key before installing the drum and starting the torqueing operation.

Ron

 

[fxstc127ci]

Thanks Ron, I'm new to this, converted muscle car guy having fun and a great time thanks again!
Thanks, Chris

 

[CarlG]

There should also be a fiber washer that fits into the recess in the hub under the steel washer.

 

[glenn in camino]

Once you get it on there, you should check the torque again after about 100 miles. If it's loose, you could break an axle.

 

[Bill Steiner]

As Carl said be sure you have the fiber seal or washer under the flat washer under the nut. I believe a little different than most. I go for about 150 lb torque. No argument just my opinion. I have also used the shims on some with no problems, I know many will not agree with me on any of this. Bill

 

[CarlG]

Les Andrews' book is right in the middle -- 125#

 

[columbiA]

Ive used a garden hose washer under the flat washer to keep oil from seeping out past the keyway.