Questions tagged [drum-brakes]
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What could cause drivers side brake drum wearing more than passenger side brake drum?
I have a 1997 Chevy Suburban and the brakes suddenly started feeling spongy (which is a different question) - I went through to inspect all my brakes and front brake pads look fine/reasonable wear, and the passenger side brake drum pad looks about…
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Stuck drum brake
I have seen many videos and online tutorials for disassembling a drum brake, but they all look different. The ones I see online have the bolts emerging from the rim where the drum slides as the picture:
However, on my car(Peugeot 301), the drum…
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Grinding/scraping sound from rear at low speeds
I bought a 98 crv this weekend and there’s a grinding/scraping sound coming from the rear (sounds like the driver side). It’s mainly at slow speeds and when turning, goes away at higher speeds. It’s also not all the time and seems to get better…
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What are the signs of sticking brakes?
Since couple of days ago my car started to feel a bit more sluggish on initial launches and when i park it on a very slight slope with no handbrake pulled and gear in neutral, it doesnt start to roll away it just stays stationary even though it is…
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Had my mechanic replace the front brakes on my '03 Toyota Camry and now it seems they have become warped
Around 4-6 months ago I had my front brakes replaced by my mechanic. After he had completed this job I was having trouble with my e-brake not setting strong enough and therefore not working properly. He said no problem I just need to readjust the…
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Brake fluid ran dry (ABS system)
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango with an ABS system. Earlier this week, I realized that one of my wheel cylinders had a leak, and I ran out of brake fluid (good thing it was not while driving). Anyways, I have replaced the wheel cylinder, and I have bled…
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Do I need to replace drums when I replace drum shoes?
After watching a number of tutorials, I wanted to make sure it wasn't absolutely necessary to replace drums when I replace shoes and springs etc (I'm on a budget). Can someone confirm this and/or recommend best practice? Safety is obviously…
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Can I replace drum brakes with disc brakes?
I have a Honda Civic with drum brakes that are giving me trouble. I'm considering switching to disc brakes, but I know it involves a lot of upgrades and modifications. Is it a good idea by doing so, or will it affect my car functions by changing its…
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Gunk around wheel cylinder. (Drum brakes)
'07 Cobalt LS, rear drums
I find some slightly sticky brown 'goo' around where this wheel cylinder mates with the backing plate. (Picture below) The other side doesn't have this. I don't find anything unusual on the inside of the backing…
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Changed power brake booster and drum brake rebuild and now the brake pedal sometimes gets stuck down while driving
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I have a 1997 GMC Jimmy that I replaced the power brake booster and rebuilt the rear drum brakes (new brake shoes, springs, and wheel cylinders). I bled the rear drums since I replaced the wheel cylinders. I did not have to remove any…
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1978 Jeep Wagoneer - Rotor problems
-I am trying to change the rotors on a 1978 Jeep Wagoneer (5.9L 4WD, Quadtrac), but in order to do that I need a special tool to remove the socket that holds the rotor, I don't know what tool that is. I asked the employees at O'Reily's but they…
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Do all drum brakes have manual adjusters?
Recently I got chance to open drum brakes of Japanese kei car, and I was surprised because I couldn't find any star shaped manual adjuster.
Is there a possibility that some vehicles don't have manual adjuster in drum brakes?
Upper portion of the…
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Brake shoes rubbing on drum
I recently installed new brake shoes on my car's rear drum brakes. Although the brakes are working ok I noticed the shoes are rubbing slightly on one wheel. It's only rubbing on one spot and I can still spin the wheel quite easily. Would that…
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I can not remove the rear brake drum from a Lancer 2013
Hi I have tried removing the drum on the car but it will not budge. I loosened the green screws, they popped out after they were only slightly turned. Please help....
