Parking Brake Repair
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One of the most helpful topic/ listings I've found yet. Too bad it wasn't a week ago because I never knew about the rear drum brake and why on another listing I was asked if I used an emergency brake. This was what I wrote to start a new topic a day or two ago - VERY much realted to this one! Obviously the dealer isn't aware of emergency brake rusting issues!!
So I'm out doing some errands nearby and the truck starts to shake as if I have a flat tire. I pull over and get out only to smell a smell I've never experienced before. Couldn't find a flat nor any rodent burning on the exhaust so I went home slowly. Got home and pinpointed the smell to the back wheel which I touched and almost burnt my fingers!
Took it to local dealership and they, "freed the locked shoe." Shoe? On a 4 wheel disc vehicle?? Two days later - the problem is baaaaack. Now it's back in the shop and they are replacing the front rotors because somehow that's connected to the problem in the back. Hmmm, interesting! All I know is the truck has 8400 miles on it and I bet down the road I'll have premature rear brake wear because of this and naturally the warranty will be expired.
So I'm out doing some errands nearby and the truck starts to shake as if I have a flat tire. I pull over and get out only to smell a smell I've never experienced before. Couldn't find a flat nor any rodent burning on the exhaust so I went home slowly. Got home and pinpointed the smell to the back wheel which I touched and almost burnt my fingers!
Took it to local dealership and they, "freed the locked shoe." Shoe? On a 4 wheel disc vehicle?? Two days later - the problem is baaaaack. Now it's back in the shop and they are replacing the front rotors because somehow that's connected to the problem in the back. Hmmm, interesting! All I know is the truck has 8400 miles on it and I bet down the road I'll have premature rear brake wear because of this and naturally the warranty will be expired.
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My truck went to the shop yesterday for my e-brake hanging up as described. When I get it back I am going to do the repair listed here anyway so I know it is done right. Another thing, is my right rear caliper also froze up at the same time as the parking brake! Go freakin' figure! Yesterday was not my day! Should be done today I hope!
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Back to the lame service dept. again for this hanging brake. This time it happened twice on the interstate!
This time they didn't even remove the back wheels after begging they replace or at least grease the parking brake assembly AND I PRINTED THIS FORUM OUT FOR THEM IN COLOR TO SEE HOW TO FIX IT. The monkeys decided to "adjust" the parking brake so the pedal now goes to the floor with practically no resistance. Wonder how well that works. First they "free the hung pad", next time they replace the front rotors, third time they balance the wheels. I even said the wheel gets hot and has a bad burning smell yet they do those repairs. Talk about lame!
This time they didn't even remove the back wheels after begging they replace or at least grease the parking brake assembly AND I PRINTED THIS FORUM OUT FOR THEM IN COLOR TO SEE HOW TO FIX IT. The monkeys decided to "adjust" the parking brake so the pedal now goes to the floor with practically no resistance. Wonder how well that works. First they "free the hung pad", next time they replace the front rotors, third time they balance the wheels. I even said the wheel gets hot and has a bad burning smell yet they do those repairs. Talk about lame!
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Originally Posted by TysonsLariat
They can cause a TREMENDOUS amount of vibration, enough to make you pull over and stop. A partially engaged drum brake will do that. I am reluctant to post this on the internet, but I got caught in hurricane Alex down in Hatteras, and I suspect that this might have had something to do with it. I also drive out on the beach quite a lot when I'm down there. I should add that the truck has been running great since I fixed the parking brake, I really like the beast! Averaging about 15mpg, it's a great ride.
Really cool video of alex from a friend's house where I was at, I would not try this with dialup, its 40 meg: Hurricane Alex
Really cool video of alex from a friend's house where I was at, I would not try this with dialup, its 40 meg: Hurricane Alex
Last edited by freekyFX4; 02-11-2008 at 04:22 PM.
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THANK YOU TysonsLariat!!!!
I just did this job and couldn't figure out why my cables were slipping off the new shoes. Both my expander cams were seized. They were so solid and both looked the same it looked like they were riveted and werent supposed to move! Took em out and greased them like you said and now they work like new! Thanks. You saved my *** with this post!
I just did this job and couldn't figure out why my cables were slipping off the new shoes. Both my expander cams were seized. They were so solid and both looked the same it looked like they were riveted and werent supposed to move! Took em out and greased them like you said and now they work like new! Thanks. You saved my *** with this post!
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