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Old 08-06-2018, 07:41 PM   #17
Stocker
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Re: No adjusting slot on drum backing plate

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Originally Posted by FL71C10 View Post
The problem is when you want to take the drums off, it is nice to be able to back off a little bit on the adjuster to free up the drum.
Yes, especially if the drums have worn enough that there's a ridge catching the shoes and preventing drum removal.

Also, those adjusters operate in a nasty environment and may not work anymore. With luck, they can be cleaned & lubed and continue doing their job.
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