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Old 11-01-2013, 06:47 PM
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Re: Brake failure

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Originally Posted by maxwedge View Post
Tough to help on this from our desks, but the brake adjustment should just let the drum spin freely, too tight and you will lock up the shoes and all gets real hot. make sure the wheel cylinders aren't rusted up internally and not releasing the brakes.
This.
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Rebuild or replace the wheel cylinders.
And since you probably cooked the return springs, replace them too.
Review the condition of your "new" shoes.
Review the condition of your drums again.
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