"The Man" <MrChrisPeters@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1158773809.184308.165240@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> I'm replacing my rear drum pads on my 92 Honda Civic. I also had to
> replace a wheel cylinder. I got everything back together and ran into a
> problem. I can't get the drum to fit of the new brake pads. I've turned
> the adjuster to the smallest it will go.
>
> I'm 99% positive that I have everything back together correctly. But
> maybe not since it's not going back together.
>
> Any advice or suggestions are very welcome. I need to get this fixed
> today!
>
> Thanks
>

In addition to the other comments, make sure the slotted pieces (cylinder
ends and adjuster) are seated on the shoes. I've had them bind and not allow
the shoes to come in all the way.

If only one side is the problem, you can compare clearances to the other
side. Otherwise, is it possible the parts you got are wrong?

Mike