I am working on a 65 Formula S, factory power drum brakes.
First off, let me ask if it is alright to jack up the front end with a floor jack placed in front of the oil pan on the crossmember (is that called a "K member"). Well, that is how I did it and then placed jack stands behind the rear tires/inside the doors on what looks to be the frame of the vehicle. OK so far?
The brakes were all renewed some years ago, but the vehicle has only been driven 2,000 - 3,000 miles since then (maybe even less).
Now when I spin the front tires while they are suspended mid-air, I here rubbing/grinding inside the drums.
On the passenger side, it is not constant, only each time a certain wheel stud is at the 12 o'clock position. The tire/wheel will still free wheel/free spin a few times befor coming to a stop.
On the driver's side I hear the same sound, but it is more constant during the entire spin of the tire/wheel and it is difficult to get a full spin before it "grinds" to a stop.
If I remember correctly, there were self adjusters on the front brakes. (Someone swapped in an 8 3/4 differential with a 489 case, and those rear drum brakes I know have manual adjusters).
Should I be concerned with the condition of the front brakes? Is one side or the other causing a safety issue? Thank you.
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