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After replacing the rear shoes, hardware and cylinder one of the shoes is getting pushed too far and will not go back down?

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 260,000 MILES
I replaced the shoes, hardware, and cylinder for my rear drum brakes. When I took it on a test drive it started getting hot. One of the shoes is getting pushed too far and won’t go back down, what do I do?
Friday, August 23rd, 2024 AT 10:07 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you got the brake shoes mixed up, there is a primary and secondary shoe and if you have it in the primary position the brake shoes have a hard time releasing. Here are diagrams in the images below to help you see how to do the job correctly, also I have marked the primary and secondary shoe which has more lining than the primary shoe. This guide may help out as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

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Friday, August 23rd, 2024 AT 1:11 PM

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