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Extension Strut installed but frozen Hub #311013 06/21/14 10:45 PM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	I final found the right side rear Extension Strut for my 39. I got it off of a 41. The install with spring etc. went smoothly but now the Brake shoes are to far out and the hub will not turn. I tried to adjust the Brake shoe in but they will not move. Matter of fact the caps on the brake cylinder are loose. Got any ideas out there what to do. Last edited by Twigs; 06/21/14 10:48 PM. Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

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Re: Extension Strut installed but frozen Hub Twigs #311021 06/22/14 05:09 AM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000
tonyw ChatMaster - 6,000 Joined: May 2002 Posts: 6,149 Likes: 42 Goulburn Australia	Sounds like the "extension strut" is a fraction too long and holding the brakes applied. It is possible the 41 is a whisker longer than 39. Tony 1938 1/2 ton Hope to drive it before I retire

Re: Extension Strut installed but frozen Hub tonyw #311036 06/22/14 08:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi. Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000
Chev Nut ChatMaster - 25,000 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 30,701 Likes: 141 West Allis,Wi.	The 1939 and 1941 are the same....The problem is the lining on the shoes is thicker. A common problem. Probably why the struts were removed in the first place. I have heard of guys grinding the notch in the strut deeper. Gene Schneider

Re: Extension Strut installed but frozen Hub Chev Nut #311043 06/22/14 11:37 AM
Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY Twigs OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP Twigs Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Feb 2014 Posts: 187 Hudson Valley area of NY	I'm thinking of grinding the notch deeper...but don't want to go to far with it..It is strange that the left side Strut works great.. Also was thinking should I grind down the notch on the Lever instead? Last edited by Twigs; 06/22/14 12:16 PM. Thank you, Twigs 1939 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4dr sedan VCCA# 50190

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