Brake Drum Questions

2001 Fiat Punto Brakes Problem with 63000 miles

How do i remove rear brake drum,do i need a special tool?

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

1965 Plymouth Fury Brakes Problem with 67000 miles

Brakes locking down, not releasing. new brake booster.working great. had to jam on brakes today. and the seem to not be releasing. had to ...

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

1998 GMC Jimmy Brakes Problem with 165000 miles

Replacing rear brakes and rotors. Do you know what the shoe slide in piece is for? Can't get it to stay in. Can I put the shoes in ...

Asked by tvs123012 about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

1983 Chevrolet El Camino Brakes Problem with 100000 miles

Swapped out rear drums for discs.installed new front rubber hoses.after 30min of driving car starts dragging then stiff pedal and smoke ...

Asked by elco83 about 5 months ago - 2 Answers

1990 Geo Prizm Drivetrain Problem with 120000 miles

Need help!! My 90 geo prizm LSI got flooded by hurricane Sandy.I live next to the chesapeake bay which put the back half of the car under ...

Asked by carpetman1759 about 5 months ago - 7 Answers

1999 Nissan Quest Brakes Problem with 145000 miles

Intermittently, I experience the car vibrates at possibly the rear wheels and increases with speed, feel pulsation in the brake pedal if ...

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Jeep Cherokee Brakes Problem with 135000 miles

The rear drum brakes seem really hard to replace....any good tips for easy installation....thank you

Asked by billmcd about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

1991 Chevrolet Prizm Brakes Problem

What size bolt is used to remove the back brake drums

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 0 Answers

1991 Isuzu Elf Brakes Problem with 200000 miles

I am unable to remove the rear drums having removed the wheels.Is there anything else stopping the drums from being taped off....eg. do the ...

Asked by (pending member) about 5 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Toyota Echo

Hi we have replaced brakes at least 6 times in for years on the Echo....replaced pads,brake line,drum,master cyclinder just this last week ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problem with 55600 miles

My car was makingan intermittent, horrific grinding sound, like something metal was dragging on the ground (so bad, I stopped to make sure ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1990 Ford F-350 Brakes Problem with 60000 miles

My truck has rear brake issues,when i hit the brake the abs and brake warning lamps on dash come on,when they do my right rear brake starts ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1996 Chevrolet Truck Brakes Problem with 60000 miles

How does the emergency brake work in my chev 35 foot motor home

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1972 Chevrolet Camaro with 10000 miles

Converted rear drum brakes to disc, new right stuff master cylinder vacuum boosterand prop valve. new rear calipers, 79 pont t/a style, new ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 0 Answers

1972 Ford F-250 Brakes Problem with 150000 miles

The rear brakes are seized up. I don't know if it's the parking brake or the brake shoes need adjusting. This truck has 8 lug wheels, and ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1992 Cadillac Deville Brakes Problem with 151000 miles

How do u take he drum off the back wheel because im tryna fix my brake bleeding screw

Asked by darren washington about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1998 Mercury Sable Brakes Problem

Can you drive without the automatic self adjuster installed on the drums

Asked by fredricalewis about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1987 Chevrolet Astro Brakes Problem

The rear brake shoes are not moving when the pedal is depressed. I have the vehicle jacked up and the rear drums off for visual inspection. ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1977 Chevrolet Cheyenne Brakes Problem with 59000 miles

Why does my driver rear tire skid when i hit the brakes but the other side dont

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2007 Dodge Caliber Brakes Problem with 95000 miles

Dose the longer shoe of the two break shoes face the rear (tail light) side of the drum and the shorter shoe face the front of the drum?

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 BMW X5 Brakes Problem with 100000 miles

I have a rear brake fluid leak under the wheel arch is there any cylinders in this area or is it just a brake line leak

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 GMC Sonoma Noise Problem with 118000 miles

My truck has been in the shop 4 times for this issue, and they have been unable to diagnose the problem. My rear passenger side tire area...

Asked by Lynda in NJ about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2003 Ford Ranger Brakes Problem

I cannot get the rear brake drum off. It is loose but, will not come off. I put a screwdriver in the slot on the back of the brake housing ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1997 Honda CRV Brakes Problem with 200000 miles

How do I change the rear brake shoes on a honda crv

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1982 Toyota Pickup Brakes Problem with 160000 miles

I have a 1982 Toyota 1 ton RV, here is the problem, The front brakes lock up (Both sides) once the fluid heats up.Regardless of what is done...

Asked by 1woodmonger about 6 months ago - 4 Answers

2000 Mazda Protege Brakes Problem with 169000 miles

My rear drum only on my passenger side makes a horrible squeak sound, esp. after or durning rain, sound like metal on metal and if i press ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander Brakes Problem with 60000 miles

Hi, i was changeing the brakes on this car today, and i noticed the rear brakes are both disc and drum....not sure why this is, can you ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Ford Focus Brakes Problem with 112000 miles

Just replaced rear brakes shoes, drums hardware, the reason was because i was getting a grinding noise. I thought this would take care of ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1973 Volkswagen Beetle with 100000 miles

Why do the back wheels want to lock up when driving it

Asked by glyn maberry about 6 months ago - 3 Answers

1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problem with 239000 miles

On my jeep it has the 4.0 6cyl. i am have a prblem with the engine starting and staying running . for some reason you now have to hold your...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1995 Toyota Corolla Brakes Problem with 200000 miles

I need advice on a couple of problems I've run into doing a brake job on a 1995 Toyota Corolla.They are drum brakes. I had to replace the ...

Asked by lisa65 about 6 months ago - 2 Answers

1992 Isuzu Rodeo Brakes Problem with 74000 miles

Need to replace rear wheel cylinder.Is there a trick to removing the brake drum,such as a bolt or other fastener into the drum?

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1995 Toyota 4Runner

How to install rear axel seal on 1995 Toyta 4Runner 2 wheel drive

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1995 Toyota 4Runner with 128000 miles

How to install rear axel seal on 1995 Toyta 4Runner 2 wheel drive

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2002 Chevrolet Tracker Brakes Problem

Do i need a special tool to back the piston into the caliper or can i use a c clamp

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2011 Ford Focus Brakes Problem with 20000 miles

Since I bought my new Ford Focus MY2012 I noticed that the emergency/parking brake varies its limit randomly. Sometimes the limit requires...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 0 Answers

1998 Mazda b2500 Brakes Problem with 306000 miles

Hi I have a 1998 mazda b2500d turbodiesel 4x4 doublecab pic-up.when I apply brakes,the one rear wheel locks.I cannot attemt to drive in wet...

Asked by matherwa about 6 months ago - 7 Answers

1988 Honda Civic Brakes Problem with 288000 miles

Hi, I'm changing my rear disc brakes for the first time, so I wanted to know if I had to bleed the brake fluid? If I do have to, what is the...

Asked by shunter16 about 6 months ago - 11 Answers

1977 Ford F-600 Brakes Problem with 100000 miles

I need answers as to how to release frozen rear daul wheel cylinders on a 1977 ford f600 ,as i can't pull the drum off .a picture of the ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 0 Answers

1994 Ford Ranger Brakes Problem with 292000 miles

Recently did a rear drum brake job (replaced everything wheel cylinder shoes self adjust kit springs) now the driver side tightens down ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt Brakes Problem with 55500 miles

My car was making a loud thump when stopping short. It was also making an intermittent, horrific grinding sound, like something metal was ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Pontiac Montana Brakes Problem with 225000 miles

Rear passenger drum brake locks up and then chatters like abs. It has been become dangerous.

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1994 Nissan Mistral Brakes Problem with 150000 miles

How do I adjust the hand-brake lever travel? which at the moment is excessive.

Asked by Fred Gibson about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1967 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problem with 300 miles

The brakes don't work. My father and I replaced the master cylinder twice. We also replaced all the brake lines and 3 of the 4 wheel ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1965 Oldsmobile 88 Brakes Problem with 73000 miles

My brakes on my car pulling to the passanger side does that sound like they are out of ajustment and i am losing brake fulid don't see any ...

Asked by moparman 01 about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1986 Toyota Pickup Brakes Problem with 15000 miles

I had to replace drums and brake shoes on rear of truck. One drum was so tight I had to drill holes and split it with a chisel to get off. ...

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1988 Toyota Camry Brakes Problem with 222000 miles

How much should it cost to repair a brake drum leak?(what is the breakdown of parts and labor)

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

2000 Chevrolet Camaro Repair Problem with 90000 miles

Replace real wheel seal

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1977 GMC Truck Brakes Problem with 200000 miles

Can I bypass the brake proportioning valve located on the frame in the front of the truck ? If so how , and if not how come?

Asked by (pending member) about 6 months ago - 1 Answer

1992 Ford Taurus with 140 miles

My rear brakes are sounding like begining metal ..can i just replace shoes or paads ..i believe it has 1st generation abs.does that hinder ...

Asked by cmzannn about 7 months ago - 3 Answers

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