Mechanical brakes dust cover

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dgkipp

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In the process of installing floater brake adjusters on my 35. Is there any trick on reinstalling the dust covers on adjuster?
 
I leaned the cover a bit to wedge the edge in the slot,used a socket-just the right size then tapped it in.
 

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Hope you have woven linings.Mine were molded and I saw no improvement with the floaters.
 
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No David,All the shoes on my old '33 had molded linings.I think the brands were different.
 
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Get a socket that is same diameter as the cup,sit the cup on it and use a large punch to punch the centre ,it will decrease the diameter for the cup and make for an easy install, then give it a few hits with a small ball peen Hamer on the centre to tighten it up
Lawrie
 
I only use woven linings, at least through '36s. As I recall, the '37s use one of each per wheel.
 
Sometimes parts of the locking groove break off so you may have to dimple the edge with a center punch after you get the cap in place. My friend had a noise in his rear and when he pulled the drum the dust/grease cap fell out. When we examined it the edge was broken in three places.I was amazed, but it didn't do any damage. I could just imagine the dust cap wedging itself between the shoe and the drum.
 
I used my grinder to bevel the edge and then used a 15/16 socket and pounded it flush. I then used an 1/8" punch to push it down all the way.
 
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