Bendix rear brakes

[Brian Carlton]

I've got the traditional Bendix rear shoes on the van.

I'm currently suffering with dragging shoe(s) on the right side only, for an unknown reason. The problem began when I replaced shoes about six months ago and it hasn't dissipated with wear (as I thought it would).

Took it apart last night and replaced the two upper springs, greased the star adjuster, and backed it off almost all the way.

The drum still fought it's way onto the shoes and the drag is unchanged.

The drum appeared to be misaligned with the shoe package and the two don't want to live together.

I'm clearly missing something and just wondered if anyone has a definitive suggestion...........otherwise it's going to the mechanic. Too much time spent screwing around with such a basic system.