Lincoln "L" Technical Questions

Any ideas out there on cause of one rear brake tending to lock on my 1929 168B Limo?

Both rear brakes have new linings, front ones have old lining. Front brakes work fine.

Right rear works fine, left grabs, so I have backed off pull rod adjustment, it still grabs on a quick stop.That brake, when I had linings renewed, also had Auxiliary shoe lining worn down past rivet heads, other shoes and other rear wheel linings were still usable. Car has wood spoke wheels, which were rebuilt a few years ago, and problem started after wheel rebuild. I have a suspicion the brake drum may not be properly centered on axle.

Any ideas on how to fix this??

This is interesting and not fun. Can you put the rear on jack stands and make it happen that way, or does it need to be with a load? I guess it is possible that the drum is not true or has a score in it? Would be interested in learning what you find.

Frank

This problem eventually solved - Cause was my error in re-assembling brake after replacing shoe linings. Position of actuating lever with respect to cam that spreads shoes was wrong, so this one brake actuated before the other 3. Repositioned to match opposide side rear brake, all is well. Car stops much quicker, no pulling to either side. Just like it was years ago...

Great News Allan. I hope to get mine up on the lift this summer and do some lubrication and brake adjustments, just tightening the bands a bit. When all 4 are right, the surface area on these drums will stop this beast pretty well.