I have a Mazda familia BF 1987 1300cc of raw power with drummies on the back.
The back left was rubbing and it was quite hard to turn. Talked to a few people and they said it was either the bearings or the pads have grooves and so do the drums and they're catching.
So pulled it apart and the bearings were fine but the pads and the drums had grooves like and old vinal LP

So off to safe-r-brakes with both drums and old shoes to get the drums machined and new shoes.
Right side fitted up easy as no issues, the problematic left side though.... well heaved and hoed and with a bit of forced managed to finally get it on again! Only thing is really really hard to turn the wheel now! (i realise new shoes are thicker)
Also got told with these cars to set the drums right to drive in reverse a few times and rip on the hand brake which i did and the right side seems to be fine but the left is still dragging! Now i'm going to the coast (350KM) tomorrow and it's still dragging, apart from wearing the shoes down am I going to have any other issues? Also the handbrake light in the dash is on and doesn't turn off.... I thought the sensor was at the lever?
Thanks Guys