Brakes - again

After replacing the brake shoes on the rear axle along with some seals gaskets and wheel bearings, I took a short trip out and returned with scalding hot brake drums (only knew because of the smell - and getting a little burnt after a quick feel). Later I removed the brake drum to find the top corners of each shoe were black and had obviously been rubbing. The brakes have been adjusted and cannot go 'in' any more. On the road, a humming noise was also present after some time - about a 30 min journey with a 20 min stop aer 15 mins - Although the drive member / hub was warm, it was not scorching like the brake hub.

Can't think for a minute that this is normal - but I have been surprised before!

Thanks

What make are the shoes, some are not so good best to use a well known make like mintex.

Hehe, i'm gonna get some for this lol - Britpart - >.> though surely that would not cause this?

as above. check the shoes are the right size and seated properly.......don't use britpart...EVER

Try putting a chamfer on the leading edge of the shoes,should help stop them grabbing.

How would you suggest giving it a chamfer?

D90mitch said:

How would you suggest giving it a chamfer?

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with a course file

ratty said:

with a course file

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Of course, a coarse file will do the job

Would a dodgy brake cylinder cause this?

Appears to be case on both sides, one has new the other not. Probably going to order some mintex brake shoes now. Hopefully that will sort it.