These are fun.
#1 When the shoes are on the backing plate. Is the long one on the front or rear?
#2 when the drum is on and the brake off. does it turn free with out any noise?
#3 did you use a safe set tool when setting the adjuster?
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#4 Are you 100% the parking brake is off or un-adjusted enough?
#5 How much free play do you have on the pedal before the push rod hits the plunger on the master? it should be 1/8 inch.
#6 How many miles are on the new shoes? They will run hot for a while tell they break in.
#7 How hot is Hot? can't touch it, can touch it for X seconds, or so hot it's smoking?
If the axle or housing was bent the dif would get hot.
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