Eric <say.no@spam.now> wrote in news:4511A603.E91C6422@spam.now:

>>
>> 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
>
> Perhaps the brake shoe assembly is not centered on the backing plate?
> Another possibility is that you did not push the wheel cylinder's
> pistons in before connecting it to the brake line.



I've always found that installation of the return spring is enough to press
the pistons all the way in.


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