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The piston may be sticking for a variety of reasons. If you are inexperienced with brake problems, take it to a shop now.
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What would cause the drum to not release when the adjustment screws were put in and the e brake is off?
The e-brake may be off but the e-brake cable(s) may be frozen or need to be adjusted.
What would cause your car to smoke from the tire?
There could be several reasons such as, you forgot to release the e-brake and drove the vehicle with the e-brake on, or a grease seal went bad and grease is getting onto the hot brake drum or brake rotor, or brake fluid from a leaky wheel cylinder or caliper is getting onto the hot brake drum or brake rotor.
How would Grease get inside brake drum?
A blown out rear axle seal will cause grease to leak out into the brake drums
What would cause right rear brake to lock up by just tapping the brake pedal?
most likely if you have drum brakes. the shoe has came off the metal mount, and lodged itself in the drum. get new brake shoes. but have fun getting the drum off!!!!!!
How to release brake pad from rear wheel drum?
If you're trying to remove the brake drum, be sure to NOT have the emergancy brake on. Remove the wheel and tap the drum with a rubber mallet until it releases, That's it!
What would a cause a loud bang in the rear of a 2000 dodge neon that causes the driver side rear tire to not turn?
There may be a problem inside the brake drum.There may be a problem inside the brake drum.
What would cause the left rear brakes to lock up on a 1997 GMC sierra?
warped drum. worn out brake shoes.
How do you repair drum brake on 1994 gmc sierra?
Brake drums can be resurfaced by turning the brake drum in a brake drum lathe. When the brake drum has deep grooves in it, it cannot be repaired.
What is the function of a drum brake?
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
What is the function of a drum?
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
When you brake your car makes a knocking noise at the back right of the car?
With rear drum brake:-The brake drum may be out of round or may have a rust spot in it. -The brake drum may be cracked.With rear disc brake:-The brake disc may have extreme lateral runout or be mounted improperly. -The brake disc may be cracked. This would be dangerous-Combination of soft brake pads and a directional finish on the disc surface. A directional finish may go away with use and take the noise with it.Regardless of brake type:A brake disc or drum mounted to a bent hub flange or bent axle shaft can cause this noise.
What factor determines how much heat can be absorbed by the brakes drum?
Too much heat would result in brake damage, which is absorbed in the brake drum.
