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The main cause of uneven wearing brake shoes is a sticking or stuck caliper. Check to see if the caliper is releasing properly all the time.
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Why does my 1996 Ford Thunderbird jerk when braking?
Look for an out-of-round drum/rotor, unevenly worn pads/shoes, or wet linings, as in water or brake fluid.
Why is your brake fluid dissapering and there are no leakes detected any where?
The brake fluid level will gradually go down as the brake pads , brake shoes wear
Is it normal for brake fluid level to drop a little sometimes?
The brake fluid level gradually goes down as the brake pads , brake shoes wear
How will a car drive with weak drum brake return springs?
The car will drive fine but the rear brake shoes may drag on the drum. This will quickly wear out the rear brake shoes, hurt you fuel mileage, and cause a loss of power. Replace the springs.
What will happen if you have weak brake springs on a 1997 cavalier?
Your brake shoes can drag on the drum and overheat. This will cause premature brake pad wear and hurt the cars performance and gas mileage.
How long should brake shoes last?
How long the shoes last depend on the driving conditions and usage. If the e-brake is set and forgotten, the shoes will wear conciderably faster. Usually, the brakes will last as long as the normal shoes will. A lot of the answer will also depend on the type of vehicle used in this question...
Does the brake wear warning display mean replace the brake pads or brakes?
It means you need to change the worn parts, usually pads or shoes in the drum
Does the rack and pinion make the car shake when stopping?
It is probably your brake rotors causing the wobble or shake. As they wear the surface becomes rough and less perfect causing the brakes to grab unevenly.
How long should e-brake shoes last?
How long the shoes last depend on the driving conditions and usage. If the e-brake is set and forgotten, the shoes will wear conciderably faster. Usually, the brakes will last as long as the normal shoes will. A lot of the answer will also depend on the type of vehicle used in this question...
Do you have to turn brake drums every time?
Turning brake drumsNo, it is only necessary if you wore your shoes down too far and scraped or gouged the drum.Also if the shoes wore unevenly, or if it has been a really long time since they were done it would be good to smooth them out.Feel the inside of the drum, if it is smooth with no ridges then it will be good for another set of shoes, but if you feel grooves, or a ridge on the outside then it would be better to have them turned.
How would bad shocks and bad struts effect your tires over a peiod of time?
Well first, they don't effect....they affect your tires causing premature wear. The faster wear happens because the tire is not rolling smoothly over the surface. This causes the tires to get flat spots (sometimes called cupping) and to wear unevenly. It's kind of like your shoes. If you look at the way your shoes wear you can tell where you are putting the most pressure on them. It causes the heal to wear unevenly and sometimes you can wear a hole in the soles long before the shoes are completely worn out. Same thing happens to tires. You will have areas on the tire worn clear down to the threads (belts) and yet some areas still have a lot of rubber left.
What to do if Red Warning brake lite for Lincoln Town Car comes on and braking is hard?
Check your brake fluid level and your brake pads and or shoes for excessive wear. Or take it to the brake shop. Either way not a good thing.
