Can't get my drums off. help.
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Can't get my drums off. help.
I'm sure this is a common problem. I'm trying to inspect my rear drum brakes, and I can't get the stupid drums unstuck. They are rusted in place - no movement at all. Am I supposed to hammer on them? I have been, but I don't want to bend the things. Maybe hit them harder? Any other bright ideas?
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Yeah, I got it. I just had to beat on it. Didn't want to hurt my baby, you know? It'* awfully dusty in there, is that normal? Aside from that, everything looks ok.
The reason that I wanted to take a look at the brakes in the first place, is that sometimes when I accelerate from a dead stop, it sounds like the rear brakes aren't springing back from the drum. It'* a kind of sticky-clunk sound, very hard to describe.
The reason that I wanted to take a look at the brakes in the first place, is that sometimes when I accelerate from a dead stop, it sounds like the rear brakes aren't springing back from the drum. It'* a kind of sticky-clunk sound, very hard to describe.
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Is there a common problem w/the rear brakes on these yr Bonnes?
I constantly have problems w/my rear brakes and I chewed a brand new drum up. The Bonne I ran into in the j/y also had rear brake problems.
I constantly have problems w/my rear brakes and I chewed a brand new drum up. The Bonne I ran into in the j/y also had rear brake problems.
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Originally Posted by willwren
I know the sound. Probably a hub or strut. It could still be the brakes. How'd the cylinders look? How much rust on the springs and guides?
I had a hard time getting the second drum past the linings. I couldn't find any hole or star-wheel to turn to disengage the pads. Did I just miss it, or could I not have one?
As for the sound, I think I may have found it. Either that or another issue altogether. I think I might have a wheel bearing going out, passenger side rear. I'll do another post on that one though. :?
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