I had the same problem on my 200 with some cheapie brake pads I got off e-bay I had to sand em down a bit, Not much just a little and the drum went on fine.
I had the same problem on my 200 with some cheapie brake pads I got off e-bay I had to sand em down a bit, Not much just a little and the drum went on fine.
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Did you disconnect the cable altogether? In your first pic it appears as though the cam is not flat, therefore effectively applying your brakes a little bit. Also, people tend to overlook mechanical drum brakes being infinitely adjustable by simply moving the actuation lever on the cam splines. Get the cam flat, take the lever right off if you want, then put it together, then put the lever wherever it needs to be in order to have maximum adjustability.
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This is exactly what i had to do to keep mine from sticking and not returning. That and a new cable and spring that goes on the adjustment end. I also polished the cam with some 1200 grit followed by 2000 grit and greased it. It was sticking but it wasn't even noticeable moving the lever and cam by hand in the shop, but put it together and ride they'd lock up first time.
Also see if the pivot post is bent a little, that could be holding them open just enough to not fit.
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