Brake Shoes Questions

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

Brake rotor repair - yes or no problem

I took my 2004 Ford Explorer with 33,000 miles into a dealership to have it completely given the works. They told me the brake pads had 7.5...

Asked by Did I get abused about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1998 Jeep Cherokee problem

I have 98 Jeep Cherokee Classic with inline 6 cylinder and 112,000 miles. The brakes seem to stop OK but the amount of pressure that has to ...

Asked by oglrob about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

? problem

Hello i have a 99 pontiac grandprix 108,000 mi. non supercharged 3.8L engine. My emergancey brake works when put in drive but moves freely...

Asked by zetroc88 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Abs braking system problem

My jeep is a 4.0L 1994 Cherokee with 290K+ miles. I just had the pads, rotors, shoes, drums, and master cylinder replaced. After all this ...

Asked by kligg about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2001 Ford Focus problem

2001 Ford Focus LX 60,000 miles 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. Automatic Transmission My brakes drag (I'm assuming), and the dragging ...

Asked by Shikaka about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Chevrolet Truck problem

I have a 1998 chevy astro with all wheel drive and anti-lock brakes. Whenever I put on the brakes it feels like the anti-lock is trying to ...

Asked by Horsense about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Parking brake adjustment problem

Hi, I have a 1998 Ford ranger, 4.0 liter V6 with about 97,000 miles. My parking brake is not working well so I replace both rear cables...

Asked by Joe Chaloux about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brake problems problem

1998 Ford F150, 172,000, 4.2 I have replaced the two front calipers due to the drivers side locking up. After installing the new calipers...

Asked by randy848 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Handbrake adjustment problem

I am trying to replace the rear brake shoes on my toyota corrina gli 1.6 1994. i have been told that it is easyer to do this by slakening ...

Asked by garymalins about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Dodge drum brake cylinder replacement problem

Dear Sirs: I still have my 1988 Dodge Omni (140 k), which I will likely only have until the end of the year tops, and only driven a ...

Asked by kostuj about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Oldsmobile Other problem

Hey Bob & Ken, I am buying a 1994 Olds Cutlass however it needs new brake lines. The man selling it has told me it needs new brake lines...

Asked by Jesse423 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Bad brakes??? problem

I have a 1983 Buick Regal Limited 4.1L V6 with 220,000 miles on it. The Engine runs great but the brakes are not working. I have replaced ...

Asked by Mavrik435 about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

Rear brakes problem

1979 camaro with 305 and 81000 miles. Replaced rear drums and bled the entire brake system but the brake light stays on. The left rear ...

Asked by jbrann about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 Dodge Durango problem

I have a 2002 Dodge durange with Approx. 48,000 miles My driver side brakes squeak really bad I have changed my pads and shoes and it has ...

Asked by hpercifull about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2002 Dodge Caravan problem

The emergency brake peddle has a lot of travel and doesn't apply much pressure to the pads. I've traced the cabling from peddle to pad and ...

Asked by brianlcain about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Identifying if timing belt is old problem

Hi, I purchased an Acura 98 3.5RL about 6months ago when the odometer reading read 116,000. While buying it, I did not confirm if the ...

Asked by venu247 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Brake drum removal problem

Hello I own a 99 hyundai accent, I replaced the front brake pads and rotors but I am having a problem removing the rear drums. I removed the...

Asked by edson94509 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Chevrolet Truck problem

Recently, I had a complete brake replacement done on my Tahoe. The mechanic replaced front rotors with brand new ones, and new pads. In the...

Asked by slider1570 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Ford Explorer problem

We have a few problems that we need to fix. First, when I drive, there is a shaking which starts to get really bad around 70-75 MPH (Could ...

Asked by murphyslaw about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Front end problem

I have a 1998 nissan altima. I brought the car and noticed that there was a roar coming from the front passenger side tire area. I noticed ...

Asked by Chris michaels about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

How to remove rear brake drums problem

Hi, I cannot remove the rear brake drums from a 1993 Ford Thunderbird. The repair book I have says there are adjusting screws that can be ...

Asked by Enyaw about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Brakes stick problem

I HAVE A 1997 CHEVY CAVALIER 2.2. WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES HARD THE REAR LOCKS UP, BANGS, RELEASES AND DOES IT AGAIN UNTIL THE CAR STOPS. IS IT...

Asked by BWALTERS about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Rear wheel locks problem

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 wheel drive, passenger side rear wheel locks...noticed skids on driveway. What could be the problem? What do I need to...

Asked by Valpo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

... problem

I have a 1989 chevrolet S10 Blazer 105,000 with a 4.3 L V6. Two days ago my girlfriend drove it 3 miles up the road with the park brake on ...

Asked by korn_kid_905 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Pontiac Grand Am problem

I Have a 94 Pontiac Grand Am 3.1 6v 140,000 miles. My ABS light is on. My rear brakes do not work correctly. The shoes,pads,drums are good. ...

Asked by goldilockscn about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1994 Saturn Other problem

Daughter has 94 Saturn and the emergency brake is stuck on the brake pads. THe handle moves up and down engaging and releasing the parking ...

Asked by ateupjoe about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Handbrake handle lever adjustment. problem

Make Toyota Landcruiser GXL Model UZJ100R Year 11/03 Engine Size 4.7L V8 Would you have the adjustment Procedure on the lever Cable and...

Asked by TerryFahey about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Brake sysetem problem

What are the steps to replaceing the entire brake system on my Dodge 2003 Grand Carvan SE?

Asked by jhobbs about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2004 Nissan Altima problem

Does the flywheel need 2 b replaced when u replace your clutch?

Asked by 1_rosebud about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Hard braking thunderbird problem

My 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX brakes very hard. Light pressure on the brake pedal causes the car to stop quickly. there is no pull, vibration...

Asked by mwestcott about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Return and holddown springs problem

2002 Toyota Camry, 80000 miles Should the return and holddown springs for drum brakes be replaced at every brake shoe replacement? How ...

Asked by fabrizio32 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brakes problem

Ok it was the caliper on the driver side, the fluid was not going through it was completely dry. We changed that but have absolutely no ...

Asked by prettiesblueeyes about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

1999 Chevrolet Tahoe problem

I just had my Tahoe worked on at the dealership. They replaced the water pump and intake gasket, also replaced brake pads and rotors on the...

Asked by ERWIN251 about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

Brake shoe thickness problem

2002 Toyota Camry, 80000 miles. Can brake shoe thickness be determined without removing the drum?

Asked by fabrizio32 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Chrysler Cirrus problem

Engine Size 2.5 L V6 My drum brakes were serviced with new brake drums, shoes, wheel bearings repacked, hardware - spring kit on one &...

Asked by Garris about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

1987 Mazda Truck problem

With regard to the donation: i'm a college student and because of family difficulties i just moved back home and have not found a job ...

Asked by that_guy about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

New rear brakes problem

I have a 1995 cavalier sedan 2.2L no power options. My ABS system hasn't worked in over 2 years and I have had no problems with the brakes ...

Asked by mikebs20 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Drive wheel seize at low speed problem

I have a 1994 Silverado 1500 pickup, ext cab short bed 4x4 with 116k. The motor is a 350. The rear diff is open (pretty sure its the 3.71), ...

Asked by amn32 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Ford escape brake help problem

I have a 2001 Ford Escape 4x4 that I purchased brand new. I take it to the dealership for regular routine maintenance and repairs. Since I ...

Asked by missmiss about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2004 Ford Taurus problem

2004 Ford Taurus, 48k miles Whenever I am moving at a low speed, with the windows down so I can hear, and especially when I am moving in ...

Asked by Dan Denver about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Aft brake drum removal. problem

I have a 1999 Dodge Caravan and was in the process of replacing the front disk brake pads and the back brakes shoes. I did not have any ...

Asked by TMcin49 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Mpv parking brake dragging problem

Hello, I have a Mazda MPV 2004 with approximately 730000Km. It seems that my back parking brake is dragging. I have rear disc brakes ...

Asked by chucky about 6 years ago - 6 Answers

Rear wheel bearing torque problem

91 Subaru Loyale 162000 miles. 4wd What is the proper torque for the rear wheel spindle nut? And is there any special procedure when ...

Asked by psylosyfer about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brake pedal to soft problem

I have a 1998 Chevy Tahoe 4x4 with 138,752 mi. and I had the Master Cylinder and Booster replace twice and have new rotors,pads,drums,wheel ...

Asked by tahoessblue about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Brake problems with very hot smell problem

I have a 1995 Roadmaster Wagon. The front brakes were groaning and grinding. I had them looked at but the pads were not all the way worn. ...

Asked by cathy14 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Abs controller/motor problem

2004 Dodge ram 2wd w/hemi.One day,after I had made a trip towing a u-haul,The motor beneath the ABS controller started staying on with key ...

Asked by jonarama01 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Brake repair costs problem

Dodge Stratus 1998 93,000. I was told during some repair work that I would need some brake work. I need front pads, and the back break ...

Asked by pbratt about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Dodge ram 1500 brake problem problem

Hi! I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd extended-cab with 110,000 miles, 225-75-R16 tires and vacuum brake booster (no hydro-boost). Normal ...

Asked by nlt99 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Isuzu Other problem

Hi All.. I have a 2002 Rodeo LS with just a hair under 81K miles. Recently, like maybe in the last 3 months or so, I am getting an ...

Asked by tlkng1 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

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