Hub Extension

[redchina]

I thought I'd take the wet weather as a sign to check the drums and do some routine maintenance on the Healey 100.

Nearside back - all good.
offside back .... there is a 3/16" spacer between the brake drum cover and the Hub Extension.
Something that is not there on the nearside wheel.

Any ideas as to why there might be need for 3/16" extra on the wheel?


any ideas welcomed.
Thanks.

[PaulKemp]

Check the drums to see if they are identical
On a lot of classic vehicles if an original part can't be found often a similar ( but not exact) is bridged to fit

[Mr2Mike]

Possibly the rear axle is not correctly located for some reason, and the extra spacer has been added to prevent the tyre rubbing? I've seen this done a few times on mini's with bent rear radius arms.