BRAKES BINDING

[BARFLY]

Uhm...better check a few other things, first. Both linings had sheared off more in less intact, with a few smaller pieces falling out as well. What would cause this? I mean is there something that needs to be addressed before replacing the shoes? What would indicate that the drums need replacing? They seem to be very finely scratched across the surface and on the inner circumference if you run your fingers across theres very fine groove that you can feel slightly lower than the rest. When you place the drum back on the hub it does turn smoothly enough but there is a very slight 'grinding' kind of sound. Is this anything? Sorry about the terminology here but like I said I'm just a DIYer trying to svae a bit of money if possible. Thanks again.

[angeleye]

they have probly been on there quite a while,and the bonding has give way ,the lining crack and after a period of time damp gets in there,and with constant changes in tempreture the linings become unstuck,its one of the reasons i said get a decent set of shoes,
slght grooving in drums will be ok,rough them up, with a bit of course emery cloth,
new drums will be required if they are worn beyond manufacturers limit,this will be obvious by the lip on the outer edge of drum,irc,1mm,

[BARFLY]

Thanks for that. The drums seem to be okay, then. In fact there seems to be more wear on the other drum. I couldn't get the shoes today so I will have to get them Monday, now. I 'll clean up the drums as advised and fit the new shoes. Hopefully that will be that. Got the manual to guide me, but I'll take a photograph or two as I go, as advised. Thanks again, everyone.