Something is wrong with my back brakes??????

Submitted: Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 12:01
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Hello all. I have a HJ47 landcruiser. I have converted the back brakes to HJ75 brakes so the handbrake is in the back wheels and not on the transfer case.
The problem i have is the self adjuster adjusts up too far and causes the brakes to drag enought for the drums to get pretty hot, too hot to touch.
Does anyone here know what might be wrong? Thanks, Alec
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Reply By: Rockape - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 13:25

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 13:25
Alec,
I had the same problem with my 89 troopy and to fix it I pulled the sef adjusters out and threw them away.

That was 5 yrs ago and I have no problems adjusting the brakes manually.

Have a good one.

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Follow Up By: Member - Scott M (NSW) - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 17:45

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 17:45
think Rockape nailed it
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Follow Up By: Alec L - Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:19

Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 10:19
Damn i didnt want to have to do that, just after i converted the 47 to handbrake on the back wheels. :(
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Reply By: Member - peter f (VIC) - Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 08:40

Saturday, Nov 13, 2010 at 08:40
try radius grinding the the shoes to suit the drums , used to have the problem with F/series .
mechpete
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Follow Up By: BarryMcKenzie - Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 at 11:46

Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 at 11:46
Seem to remember Roothy from 4wd monthly/action converting his brakes on that Milo truck of his many moons ago in the magazine and having some handbrake issues which they modified. (no i dont mean his wife!)

Might be worth looking up on their website......
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