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1997 Plymouth Breeze Repair Question


Topics covered: Abs, Brakes, Smoke.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on April 23, 2007

1997 Plymouth Breeze Brake Issue

I have replaced the brakes on the rear of this car four times in the last months. Every time I replace them, they overheat and smoke. They scrape and grind until the pads are gone again. Seems like the cylinders are not releasing. Right side is the worst. HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! :cry:

1997 Plymouth Breeze 150000 miles 2.0 4 cylinder
Avatar Asked by joefletch

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Replied on April 27, 2007

A little more info needed,Is this an ABS vehicle?,Are the rears disc or drum?This info will help me to help you :)

Tiny Answered by paldozer
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Replied on April 27, 2007

Yes. It is ABS. It has drums on the back.
Thank you for any help you can be!!!!

Tiny Response from joefletch
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Replied on April 28, 2007

If your cylinders are not leaking,and you have no trouble removing the drums to replace the shoes.then the cylinders are just fine.Have you tried bleeding the system at the rear just to flush any impurities that may be in the front to rear line.check the line physically from frot to rear for any kinks that may cause slow fluid return.I am assuming none of your ABS indicator lights are on or flashing.Always replace rear shoe HARDWARE every time you replace the shoes the heat generated by the shoes will weaken the return springs.Keep me posted good luck :)

Tiny Answered by paldozer
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