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Originally Posted by Fuddpucker
I have a 99 Tahoe that I really like and plan on towing a small travel trailer. It has the tow option and everything, but I am concerned about the brakes. We had the brakes checked at the Ford dealership that we bought this at and then again at the local Chevy dealer (to the tune of $58.00) and everybody has said the brakes are fine but to me they feel spongy and sometimes they have to go almost to the floor to stop. I am not at all comfortable with them. I have looked at some of the aftermarket kits for rear disc conversion..but thats over $1200 not including labor. Any sugestions?
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your vehicle has rear drum brakes ?
If so this problem is quite common. the pro's that are experts at these brake systems for some reason don't get it with why this occurs.
the drums made in todays world are of much softer metal[this wears down faster]. the use of brake shoes not using the ASBESTOS lining material , but a highly abrasive mix , adds to the problem.
replace the rear drums. since you towing a trailer , you will need to replace these drums at every time the shoes are worn.
when the drums are removed look at the top radius of the shoes. If this is worn but the bottom radius not worn much ,this is the drums worn or bell shaped from overheating..............
NEVER EVER CUT DRUMS !