drum brake upgrade

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Jay; pulling off those cute little drums and putting
on a set of 10 drums is a walk in the park. You will
only need to switch spindles if your present wheels
hit the trunnions. I first ran 14' x 6" steel Ambo
wheels and had no problem. When I went to 15 x 7
though I had to get the deep spindles. You can do the
same by putting a quarter inch spacer inbetween the
shallow spindle and the upright.
You will need everything that comes with the big
drums. Inspect the backing plate and if it is worn at
the mounting tabs have a welding shop fill in the low
spots and grind even. Don't forget to grease those
mounting tabs. Get good shoes and spring kits. Turn
the drums. Drill the back plate if you feel energetic
to allow heat to escape. Adjust them properly.
I just bolted everything on the first time to see if
they would fit and after sitting four years in a
boneyard the front binders worked and held tight. A
cheap upgrade, didn't even need different hoses or MC.
I found I could actually not plan my stopping spot a
block in advance, but stop when I had to.
You may feel like going really nuts and getting Kevlar
relines and the drums themselves drilled. Then put the
large drums in the back after awhile. 
But of course you know by reading this post you
relinquish all future rights to hold me responsible
when those dangerous drums pop a spring and send you
careening down the mountain side in a fiery blaze to
your death!!!.....Russ  

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