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ladagosta
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Mar 16, 2009, 8:01 AM

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Year of vehicle 98
Make of vehicle Ford
Model of vehicle Contour
Engine size 2.0
212000

I am working on replacing the shoes I got the springs all back but then went to put the drum back on and I can not figure where to adjust the shoes in in order to clear the drums to button it up there is no star to retract them with Like there used to be .. I can not find anything to use in order to get them to move in so that I can get the drum back in place..please help...I am clueless as to how to get them to close up to clear the drum..
thank you
LAD

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Mar 16, 2009, 3:58 PM

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Here is a picture as to where the adjustment is. It might help you.

Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds

(This post was edited by way2old on Mar 16, 2009, 4:01 PM)

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Mar 16, 2009, 6:45 PM

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WOW I wish I had posted on here the other day when i ran into the problem I found it today and here is the summary: the oblong slot where I am used to seeing the retracting star is not where it was found. It was found at the top of the backing plate, (obviously behind the brake adjustment lever, that was a total brain fart on my part) and it is round and slightly bigger the the diameter of a pencil. and completely blended in with the oil grim color of the backing plate..amazing I got one side together and found a problem getting the other side to retract enough still to get the drum over it. I will attempt to tackle that tomorrow and hopefully we will be back on the road again ..
thank you for taking the time and patience to help me SEE the Little rubber plug to adjust these shoes..
LAD

(This post was edited by ladagosta on Mar 16, 2009, 7:49 PM)

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