Brake Drum Problem

[MacD]

Hello
I've changed the shoes on the back brakes of my '64 traveller but can't get the drum re-fitted over the shoes on the nearside rear. The other side went back on without too much of a problem.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
MacD

[MarkyB]

Is there slack in the hand brake cable?
When you do get it fitted you adjust the brake shoes first, then the hand brake cables.

[bmcecosse]

This seems to occur over and over again - it needs a 'sticky' ! As above - you MUST slacken the cables off first - on both sides, but the most likely problem here is that the cylinder has seized in an extended position. Check to see if it is fully retracted - and free to move when you pull the handbrake cable - and when someone gently applies the footbrake.

[MacD]

Thanks for that.
The handbrake cables have been removed as they are being replaced. Will investigate the cylinder.

[beero]

I had this when I replaced my rear cylinders about 3 years back.
I'm sure I had to grind a slight corner off the cylinder as it was fouling on the shoe.
Can't remember what the make of cylinder was, don't think it was a pattern but a genuine part.