Need some help

Tiny
SPECTOR37
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  • 2003 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
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I started up the driveway this morning and I went to stop and I heard a loud bang. Now the rear brakes on the drivers side are squealing and it grabs when I mash the brakes.I took the drum off and as near as I can tell everything is put together like it should be any ideas where to start looking?
Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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I would remove shoes, spring hold down springs, clean up everything. Also check the pads/drums for excessive wear and parking brake cable.

It sounds like a spring broke, or self adjuster.

Look at both wheels with drums off, make sure they are the same with regard to springs, adjusters etc.
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Friday, November 12th, 2010 AT 7:29 PM

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