according to the factory manual, and verified by many youtube videos, to take off the drum, you'd have to take out the axle nut, and axle bearing, which is a very surprising design. (btw I've seen a 1979 F250 video not having to do this, but the drum is mounted on the OUTSIDE of axel , so it comes off naturally)
so, is there a way to check the shoe thickness without taking everything apart? right now my rear brakes are fine, just want to do some preventative
maintenance , but it would be a waste if I take apart everything and find that my shoes are 90%.....
1972 F250 : how to check brake shoe level without taking off the drum?
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Re: 1972 F250 : how to check brake shoe level without taking off the drum?
You might be able to look in the adjuster hole and see how far the bolt is turned out .
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Re: 1972 F250 : how to check brake shoe level without taking off the drum?
thanks, tried today, can't see anything, even with a bore scope.
I'm wondering if it's ok to drill a hole for future inspection at where the shoe sits . why didn't the original design create such an observation hole?