Yes. I would take it off an inspect after the 1st day, week and month. Then once a year after that

 

Sounds like good advice. I'll do that.

I did find some interesting things with my rear brakes. The lining on the rear shoe on the passenger side was broken into about 4 separate pieces. Most of them were still riveted to the shoe, but one piece about an inch square was sitting in the bottom of the drum. And at least on the driver's side the parking brake lever was a pretty solid press-fit onto its pivot bushing (now I know why my e.brake wasn't working). There was still a lot of thickness left in the linings before the rivets would hit, and the drums both looked really good, no scoring, no ridge. But the brakes were certainly due for service!

 

Guess I am confused. Pics of the two would probably explain it. lol

 

A full floating axle is a completely different design than a semi floating axle.

With the full float the seal, seal to the spindle.
On a semi floating the seal, seals to the axle

 

The short version is good garage reference, thanks for the long version!

 

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