Hello All,

I got the rear bearings in and took her for a test drive and it seems a bit quieter and maybe smoother. It is as good as a Ford Ranger XLT can get I would say.

I used the lubelocker and hope it works out as planned as I like to perform oil changes more often than most.

I did adjust the rear brakes but may have overdone one of them. One of my wheels was a bit warmer than the other. Not super hot but enough not to want to hold my finger on the axle for too long.

I may set it up again or leave it to go and let it works itself in. I never seem to have had luck with self-adjusting drum brakes.

Any ideas?

Should I back it off or just let them seat? The rear brakes are fairly new with low miles on them and plenty of shoes left.





Thanks,

BOB

 

Just an update,


I did inspect the drum and it seemed to be good to go. I was able to pull the drum off of the hub so I don't think it is on there too tight. I will keep on eye on it but I did not back it off as I think it will be ok.

Too bad all this effort is going to an old baby truck but that's ok. I like my little baby truck

 

Honestly, I've always turned them out so they just barely graze the drum as I spin it with my hand. Once they are there, I'll use the e-brake to finish the adjustment procedure.