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Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 10:14 am
by DownSouth
I've been having a problem with the rear brakes not immediately releasing when letting off the brake pedal. Is this most likely do to ballooning rear brake hoses? Any other possibilities?
Thanks
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:46 pm
by Money pit Beretta
Any drips on the ground? How is the parking brake working?
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:04 pm
by DownSouth
I don't see any brake fluid on the ground and appears that there's plenty of fluid in the reservoir.
E-brake is functioning properly.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:23 pm
by Money pit Beretta
Time to open them up. I'm still leaning toward the wheel cylinder.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:21 pm
by #1 stunna
any squeaks ? maybe a broken spring or just worn out shoes?
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 3:52 pm
by DownSouth
#1 stunna wrote:any squeaks ? maybe a broken spring or just worn out shoes?
No squeaks and just had the shoes replaced and drums turned.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:07 pm
by spacecadetz26
take it back to whoever did the brakes if you didnt have the same problem before.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 4:12 pm
by DownSouth
The problem started before the brake job. It's just occurring more often now.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 5:47 pm
by Koots
I'd say they could use a little lubrication and maybe back the adjuster off a little. That's if all the parts are in working order.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 1:50 am
by berettaboi
do they stick when you first drive it? and especially after dampness/rain? I think some shoe and drum combinations just don't work... My ex-work truck had that issue, clears up after a block or 2 of driving.
Re: Rear brakes
Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2012 2:44 am
by DownSouth
berettaboi wrote:do they stick when you first drive it? and especially after dampness/rain? I think some shoe and drum combinations just don't work... My ex-work truck had that issue, clears up after a block or 2 of driving.
Actually, just the opposite. They're not so sticky at first, but seem to get a little worse as they heat up.