matt24680 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 hi guys took the back drums off my 1984 manta gte hatch and found that there was no retaining screw to hold them in or hole for a screw just the wheel nuts holding it on is this right? beacause according to the haynes manual there should be a retaining screw and i want some new drums but cant find ones without? also there is a hole in the rear stub axle bit but its not threaded atall just smooth? Thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 No retaining screw on my 88 GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt24680 Posted July 5, 2011 Author Share Posted July 5, 2011 aaaaa good its not just me then:) does your drums have a hole for a retaining screw or not suppose it doesnt really matter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) The wheel holds it on anyway, saves the struggle getting the tiny screw out Edited July 5, 2011 by Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I had a hell of a job getting the screws out of my Cav, and made sure the drums went back without them, same with my old Manta, never put the screws back, they are only there to keep the drum up tight so that you can adjust the shoes before putting the wheel on, but as you know there is still some adjustment to be made after the wheel is in place, so the screws are not really required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) aaaaa good its not just me then:) does your drums have a hole for a retaining screw or not suppose it doesnt really matter? You know what, I'm not sure if they do! It was a while ago I last did the shoes so I don't remember 100%. Edited July 6, 2011 by Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brown Job Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 None of my 3 cars ever had any screws on the drums. Either they weren't fitted or previous owners got hacked off with them and chucked them away. BJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt24680 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for the replys guys one more question probably an easy one but will save some time when adjusting the back drums it says there is adjusting bolts on the back plate but on mine its like rubber grommets with like a flat bit for your thumb? turning them does nothing maybe the adjustment is lying behind these grommits havnt really looked at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opel2000 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) 1984 Manta should not have manual adjust shoes, look further down in the manual at the braking section in the supplement, you should have those splendid Auto (if you are lucky) adjusting shoes. Edited July 6, 2011 by opel2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Love the use of the word "splendid" there Clive :lol: Sums them up very well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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