[Sunroof53]

Thanks EvilC ,(photo is an old one)I have since given it a birthday .The cable was infact slightly too short(no adjust left) hence the gap you see in the photo.I have since cut 10mm from conduit in the backplate to rectify this .I did machine the drum and they are on the maxium limit .The shoes were new when i first converted but with the sticking problems they need replacing again.I did contemplate new discs but could not see how the movment will go away as when the brake is applied the shoes will still have to move of the block .Now i am not planning any handbrake turns but when the MOT inspector pulls the brake on the tester you can feel and hear things moving.It is however better now the shoes sit on the block at rest.
In theory the shoes could be adjusted very close and iliminate most of the movement and this is ok when i apply the brake and the car is completely still.If the car is on a slope and the car moves forward they stick again.this is why i have to leave them fairly slack(4 clicks to apply)so there is enough movment to fully release.

Anyway, i have left it for now and will revisit it with new discs and shoes in a few weeks .In my own mind i cant see it making much difference but logically its the only thing left.

What BMW uses those shoes?

Mike.