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alexdecker:
Hey all

Just installed new brake shoes from CMS bought specifically for my model. But after installing them, I can't make them fit into the actual drum. The brakes are fully retracted, but they just won't fit. Am I missing something here? Usually it goes in really easy and is actually slightly loose.

These are the brake shoes I bought: https://www.cmsnl.com/products/shoesetbrake-non-oe-kevlar_06430390405p/

And then I bought a new brake cam as the old one broke: https://www.cmsnl.com/products/camrear-brake_43141374000/

- Alex

Johnny4428:
Hi Alex my new shoes I just fitted were a tight fit in the actuator recess, make sure they are seated properly, I would even take a file to the ends to make fit easier. And obviously make sure you have the right shoes.

alexdecker:

--- Quote from: Johnny4428 on November 19, 2023, 07:47:02 PM ---Hi Alex my new shoes I just fitted were a tight fit in the actuator recess, make sure they are seated properly, I would even take a file to the ends to make fit easier. And obviously make sure you have the right shoes.

--- End quote ---

Hey, thank for the input! Can you elaborate what the actuator recess is?

Bryanj:
The flat spots on the cam that the flat end of the shoe fits into

alexdecker:
So found out these are Vesrah brake shoes. And they fit perfectly in the actuator recess. So I guess they just aren't a fit in general, or that CMS sent me the wrong ones…

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