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Just did a 500 mile road test and it runs fine.

Good to know. I think I figured out what my problem was on that wheel. My wedge brakes were out of adjustment. Watched Wes's video on it and adjusted mine. Even with the brakes caged the shoes were touching the drum. I literally had to beat off the drum with a hammer. I will road-test it...

I checked the bearings and they are smooth as silk. I changed the spring brake rubber bladder. The shoes were stuck to the drum. I had to whack it a few times before I could get the drum off. I cleaned and lubed the pistons. Hopefully that will help.

So......apparently it isn't the brake. I had the wheel studs snap off on that wheel last week and I had to chain up the axle and limp it 60 miles back. When I swapped to the spare and replaced the studs I pulled the axle and re-packed the bearings in Red N Tacky grease. Now the drum is HOT. I...

Thank you. It is holding air pressure fine but the drum is HOT. I will cage it on the way back. The other drums are no where near as hot. I really appreciate the help.

Quick question, I have a dragging brake on the passenger side, center tire. I am 65 miles from my shop. Can I cage that brake only and limp it back? I have the brake bladder at the shop, I just want to know if it is feasible to cage that brake only until I get back to replace it. Thank you