Brake Drum Questions

Brakes problem

I am having a problem with the front brakes on a 1998 Ford Windstar,v6,3.0. It has a slight hesitation in the brake peddle just as it about ...

Asked by David Summers about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Brake locking up. problem

1999 Cavalier 4 speed auto 189496 miles ABS. The right rear brake keeps locking up. I have replaced the cylinders on both sides shoes,h/w ...

Asked by sombys about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Emergency brake stuck please help problem

I have a 98 dodge grand caravan, it has about 215,000 miles. my wife parked on a hill near our apartment and set the emergency brake. Now ...

Asked by ramttid about 5 years ago - 5 Answers

1999 Chevrolet Blazer problem

I bought a used Blazer drove it for over 1hr on intersate and through town brakes worked fine. After a summer rain storm the brakes locked ...

Asked by redbank1980 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Vauxhall Other problem

Could some 1 please help me by telling me how i would go about releasing my rear brakes as they have siezed as the car has not been being ...

Asked by mackers2010 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 Ford Taurus problem

2002 Ford Taurus SE 123,000 miles. My husband has been trying for 2 days to change my back breaks, but is unable to get the "drum"...

Asked by TamiNicholson about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Brake problem problem

I have a 1989 Ford F-350 7.3L Diesel 5spd front disc, rear drum (duals) that has around 130k miles on it. The problem I'm having is when I ...

Asked by wdwrkr about 5 years ago - 2 Answers

Brake warning light - will i make it to the repair shop safe problem

My brake warning light came on tonight while i was driving home from work. My brakes seem fine, actually my rear brake pads were just ...

Asked by pennquinn about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Squeaking noise when release brake problem

I have a 2000 Toyota Camery Solara that started making a squeaking/creaking noise when I release the brake pad. The noise is coming from ...

Asked by goedenmj about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Saturn rear brakes problem

I have a '96 SL2 with rear drum brakes. I would like to change them to disc brakes. Besides calipers and mounting hardware, what else do I ...

Asked by qcnuke about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Rear brake noise problem

HI guys. I have a question for my 2001 Intrepid SE, 91000 miles, V-6 car. I think my rear drum brakes need a tune up/check. When I drive ...

Asked by goldgirl1980 about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

E-series brake shudder problem

I would like to find the cause of brake pedal shudder/push back when appling the brake pedal. the van is a 97 e-350 7.3 diesel with ABS. I...

Asked by mokane about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Brakes grabbing problem

1987 Chevy S-10, 150000, 2.8, 2WD. When coming to a stop the brakes grab.It feels exactly like grab-release-grab-release, etc. At times ...

Asked by bkivey about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Dodge Durango problem

I have a 2002 dodge durango R/T awd with 97000 kms. The rear wheels are locking up on sharp turns in awd and 4wd what could be the problem...

Asked by armor about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe problem

99 Chevy 2 door 4wd Tahoe 5.7L 131,000 miles. Recently started squealing near front passenger wheel when in gear moving forward slowly. ...

Asked by johnalexander about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Rear brake shoes problem

I have a 98 ford escort, automatic and front wheel drive with 150k miles on it. I just replaced the rear brake shoes and the drums would not...

Asked by calimaan about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Sheared stud on a rear wheel problem

I have a 1998 Dodge Caravan with 100K miles. I the process of rotating the tires. I sheared off one of the rear studs on wheel! It has rear ...

Asked by jdimas about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Chevy truck problem

I replaced the rear brake pads and rotors on my 1999 chevy 1500 pick up. it feels like they are hanging up a little and the rotors are hot ...

Asked by jsimerson about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

Scraping in brakes or tires problem

I have a 1995 ford probe and i just changed the brake pads in the front...it sounds like its scraping like ehwne the brakes need to be ...

Asked by oneinsanemarine about 5 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Toyota Camry problem

1995 camry dx 140,000 miles 2.2l I4 auto I have replaced all the rotors, pads, drums, and shoes trying to stop a horrible vibration under ...

Asked by pete6888 about 5 years ago - 0 Answers

Steering wheel shake during braking problem

I have a 1998 Ford Mustang 3.8L with 115,000 miles and when I brake I have a pretty good shake in the steering wheel. I also feel it in the ...

Asked by tseielstad about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2010 Chevrolet Cavalier problem

I have chavi, cavalier 2001 model, engine 2.2, mileage--85000 km. The problem is that after driving for few kms 8 to 10 km, my rear right ...

Asked by Sachinstar about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1989 Dodge Dakota problem

My 89 dakota 4x4 has fluid coming out into breaks on one wheel.what is easies fix.think it is coming from axle.truck has 117000 miles. thank...

Asked by tony63 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1999 Ford Escort problem

I replaced the rear brake shoes but can't get the drum to clear the new shoes. I compressed the cyclinder pistons somewhat and adjusted...

Asked by bobrap about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2004 Dodge Stratus problem

The brakes were squealing, took the car to the shop. The brakes no longer squeal but now whenever you press the brake pedal the car '...

Asked by emj417 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brakes go to the floor! problem

1970 AMC Ambassador SST, 79000, 360. My question is simple, and it is two part, 1) Brakes go to the floor, it has drum and shoe brakes ...

Asked by WillyCree about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2001 Ford F-150 problem

I have a 2001 Ford f150 2 wheel drive with 80,000 miles, I rotated the tires today and the rear driver side tire had a oily substance on the...

Asked by mike1346 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Noise problem

I have a 1995 Saturn SL1 1.8L V4. Mileage is 160026. There is a loud sound on the front driver side on the wheel. I checked out all the ...

Asked by vivian821 about 6 years ago - 6 Answers

1993 Buick Park Avenue problem

My 1993 park avenue has 165,000 highway miles and has always been very dependable. two months ago, I took it in to the shop to have the rear...

Asked by shakyduck about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1990 Dodge Caravan problem

Hi, I just got the exhaust system replaced (muffler & pipeing) brought the car home and now the brakes aren't working. I think the ...

Asked by DI_JW about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brake fire.... problem

I own a 1997 Toyota Corolla, 130000 miles. I had brake trouble, and the master cylinder was replaced in February 2007. The brakes were never...

Asked by millerlyte2 about 6 years ago - 7 Answers

Brake problems problem

Ok I have a 96' honda civic lx 1.6 non v-tec with 83,000 miles. I have had a problem with the brakes since i got the car a year ago. They ...

Asked by ethan89 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Checking rear brakes problem

2001 - fiesta - endura E engine - 1293. - 2 door. I would like to check the rear brakes. according to the Haynes manuel the best way is to ...

Asked by POPlakin about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 Mercury Cougar problem

Hi I have a Mercury Cougar 2001, 60,000 miles v6 engine. When I am stopping my cars starts shaking. It started to do this 2 years ago and ...

Asked by jem284 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Mazda Protege problem

I recently purchased the Protege and am trying to inspect the rear brakes. Do the drums come off like every other vehicle or is there ...

Asked by cevans1961 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Windstar problems problem

I recently purchased a 1997 Ford WindstarGL with 138,000 miles and the 3.8L engine. The car had a some minor problems but for $900 I wasn't ...

Asked by GregInd about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1993 Jeep Cherokee problem

I HAVE REPLACED THE DRUMS AND SHOES ON THE REAR AND IN THE FRONT I HAVE PUT ON NEW ROTORS, PADS, BRAKE HOSES AND CALIPERS. I AM STILL ...

Asked by CHEROKEEGRL about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Squeaky brakes problem

I have a 2005 Ford F-150, 4.6L V-8 with 19,000 miles The front passenger brakes are squeaking that can only be heard from the outside of ...

Asked by crittergitter about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Rear brake drum removal problem

I have a 1996 dodge grand caravan 3.0 liter 125000 miles. I read your instructions on replacing my brake shoes but you totally skipped how ...

Asked by JohnnyBack8 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Brakes are touchy problem

Hi i have a problem i hope you can solve i have a 1969 chevy c10 1/2 ton with a 307 motor it has vaccum assist brakes with drums all around ...

Asked by warburton67 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Saturn sl2 brakes problem

Hello, I have recently been doing quite a bit of work maintaining my 96 Saturn SL2 and am stumped on what is going on with my brakes. When ...

Asked by lbc7dust about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Brakes unbalanced problem

I have a Toyota Corolla 1999 LE 1.8 with 98000 miles and had the rear brakes shoes replaced at a famous franchise.The franchise recommended ...

Asked by zyram about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Plymouth Voyager problem

1999 Plymouth Grand Voyager, 3.3 engine, 15" wheels, 170,000 miles. I love this Van! New rotors & pads. New drums & shoes. ...

Asked by hlsbls about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1997 Plymouth Breeze problem

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 ...

Asked by joefletch about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

1997 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

I'm very new at doing my own maintenance on my vehicles and I was wondering if there is a trick to removing the rear drum, or maybe I'm ...

Asked by springer about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Nissan Maxima problem

I need new rear brakes on my 95 maxima GXE is there anything special that I need to know. I am having a family member do it for me. the ...

Asked by countrygal about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Ford Taurus problem

I just replaced my rear brake shoes on my Taurus. I've changed pads before several times, never shoes. I thougth I did it correctly, but ...

Asked by JeffDenhard about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Firebird shakes when i hit the brakes occationally problem

I have a 1985 Pontiac Firebird. Not always but occationally when i hit the brakes the car goes into a violent shake. This shake moves the ...

Asked by the_unheard_voice about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Handbrake cable adjustment problem

Can any one please tell me were i can adjust handbrake cable as needs tightening.

Asked by geofles about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

My car makes a noise when i back up than put in drive sounds like coming from the barkes just had brakes done back drum no disk have abs ...

Asked by kanelocksmith about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

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