Used the old backplates as templates to figure the least amount of metal cut that was needed.
Painted the exposed edges and left to dry.
This is why I shouldn't be let near paint.
Thankfully came off easily enough with electrical contact cleaner (IPA).
Threw it all back on
Had this washer left over. No idea what it's for or where it goes? Parts diagrams for rear brakes don't seem to show where it goes.
One advantage of cutting the backplates is that the adjuster is easily accessible with the caliper mount off. It's up by the disc. With the caliper carrier and caliper in place, this is all pretty much covered up anyway.
Adjusted the adjusters per book. Handbrake spring in its service position (fully slack handbrake cables), fully tightened the adjuster and then back off 8 ticks. 3 clicks on the handbrake give a solid hold. However the nearside shoes drag a fair bit more than the offside when released.
Hopefully it just needs a few miles and actuations to set everything back into position in it. Failing that, they'll wear down anyway in use. Probably need a quick adjustment after a few hundred (200?) miles anyway.
Wheels are still off and backend in the air, so I may have another quick go at adjusting it. I did put the wheel studs back on to push the disc down fully but I'll probably with the wheels back on to make sure it's all perfect.
Anyway at least it all seems to work now.
Hopefully the weather will play ball this weekend and I can get some more use into it! Right now it's raining again...
