Front drums feel hot, help please.

[Flatlander]

After overhauling the brakes on my Dart, the front drums are hot to the touch after driving 5-10 miles(with some stop and go). New shoes and cylinders were put on all around and the drums were in great shape. Is this a normal accurance due to drag or poor adjustment? The rears stay cool.

Thanks.

 

[GoodysGotaCuda]

rears do about 30%? of the braking, the fronts will usually be hot after a cruise like that. they are set to have that little drag on the shoes at all times, 5/10miles is long enough to make them hot to the touch if you ask me.

 

[66cuda]

Agree with Goody....UNLESS you are noticing any pull to either side, then they might be adjusted too tight on that side OR draggin for some reason

 

[Flatlander]

No pull either way, braking true. Thanks for the info.