I've just replaced a leaky transfer box output seal on a Discovery 1 and had to fit new brake shoes as the old ones were soaked in oil.

I've tightened up the adjuster nut on the drum and wound it back about a turn, can't hear any scuffing from the shoes inside the drum, and five clicks are need to get the handbrake full on rather than three it is recomended to be, so the hand brake is not adjusted to tight.

Why does the drum get hot when driving a few miles. By hot I mean just too warm to keep your hand on it.

Help what's going on here??

Tony

there are two parts to adjusting shoes and cable shoes can be backed of a little when cable is adjusted properly ,then redo shoes then cable when shoes run in

Thanks James, I think the adjuster on the cable must be OK as with five clicks you would think I would need to tighten it.

You say shoes need running in, could it be that there are some high spots on the shoes which are causing the heat?

shoes usually need a fair bit of clearance when new ,yours is probably alright

I took the drum off again this morning and everything is doing what it should. There are some high spots on the shoes which can be seen by the random wear pattern, so as you said I think it is just a matter or driving it and adjusting up when the shoes are bedded in.

Cheers