It's possible that the self adjuster is installed backward.
In self locking brake, no external actuation force is needed to actuate the brake, Friction caused between the moving surfaces actuate the brake......by s barathi
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why do the breaks lock?
Has anyone had an experience with the rear wheels locking up due to the service bulletin issued by Chrysler, asking the dealer to replace rear brake cylinders + rear brake drums + rear brake shoes + brake springs etc... ????? Thanks mariobros
The brake fluid level will gradually go down as the brake pads , brake shoes wear
There a number of possible reasons why rear Êdisc brakes are locking up on a 2000 blazer with new installed brake pads. This may be due to twist in the brake discs or low level of the brake fluid.Ê
A device to gradually dim the brake lights after they are held on for over a set period of time.
The brake fluid level gradually goes down as the brake pads , brake shoes wear
They aren't, however if they are locking on your 106 then the 1st thing to do is to check your tyre's have plenty of tread, and that they are good quality tyres.If the car has ABS there is a bigger problem.If its the rear locking up before the front it may be due to the brake bias valve needing adjusting.Of course your brakes will lock on ice or other slippery surfaces, so dont brake hard and gradually increase the braking force.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Having too much pressure (air) in your tyres can also be a cause, as there will be less of the tyre in contact with the road.If the brakes are locking when the car has been parked for a while, it is usually the rear brakes sticking. This can be resolved by rocking it backwards and forwards, either manually or by using first and reverse gears.I have also known the friction linings to come off the the rear brake shoes and jam/lock the rear wheels. This requires the rear wheels and brake drums to be removed and new brake shoes fitted.
buy a new disk brake
you just put your RIGHT foot on the brake pedel and slowly and gradually press it in
if you slam on the brakes hard then the wheels dont lock up