I’m in the process of replacing every brake line on my 2000 Durango (just the rear ones left). I figured while I’m doing all of that I might as well replace both wheel cylinders because one was bad. At that point figured why not get new brake shoes and hardware and clean everything up for an extra $30 or so.

So I installed the new wheel cylinders, shoes, and hardware on both sides. Took pictures before I touched anything and triple checked to make sure everything was correct.

The issue is that on both sides I have the self adjuster all the way in yet the new shoes rub the drums on both sides.. It’s hard to tell exactly how much they rub because right now I can’t put my wheel fully on because of the rear being on jackstands although removing the cleaned up drum after replacing everything was pretty tight.

I’ve been trying to do some research and not sure at this point. Some people make it sound like once I finish my brake lines, get some fluid in the lines, and push the brakes a few times that everything should “settle in” and I might be fine. Others make it sound like maybe the brake shoes aren’t correct or something (The new rear one is quite a bit thicker than the old).

Pictures of passenger side:
Before
After

These are the brake shoes I used here.

 

Probably fine. Just thicker shoes. If you can get the drum on with no problem. Put the wheel back on and spin it by hand. If it spins, don't worry about a rubbing sound. It will go away after a few drive cycles.

 

Yeah if you can get the drum on by hand (not having to beat it with a hammer) you're fine. There's always a little bit of contact with brakes, but any loud rubbing noises will go away soon.