Re: Packing rear axle bearings on a 39

Posted by HH56 On 2019/2/14 21:53:44

I think if the bar was turned 180 so the spring will fit the narrowed area on the bar over to the wide "notch" area on the shoe and then the main retracting springs are connected to the anchor pin the shoes will be drawn in enough and the cross bar will not be too short.

Before adjusting the shoes, Ross has often suggested it is a good idea to disconnect the emergency brake cable from the center point and pull or push it toward the lever a tiny bit so you can be sure there is complete slack and the lever and shoes are fully relaxed before the brakes are adjusted to the drum. That way you can be sure the emergency brake is completely released and not affecting the adjustment of the star wheel.