pulling to the right

Dana67Dart said

The shoes will auto adjust so backing them off will only last till they auto adjust back to their happy place.

Things that can cause pulling.
(No particular order)

1. Wheel bearing lube leak
2. Brake fluid leak
3. Suspension parts warn out
4. Backing plates worn where the shoes ride
5. Drums turned to the max or more and not the same on both sides.

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There's no evidence of (2), at least on the ground or a visual inspection of the new connections. When the weather improves, I'll pop the cover on the MC, but I doubt it. The front end was recently rebuilt, so I don't see (3) as a factor. If (4) were in play, wouldn't that affect cold stops, as well as warm? The drums have never been turned (5) - they're brand new.

(1)? Maybe. Excessive grease, liquifying under heat? I... dunno. Wouldn't that stop, after a while?

I think pulling the drums to see what's going on may be in order. But thanks for the very thoughtful list!

Dan