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Cheyenne Supr · 05-17-2008, 07:28 PM

Yes, mine was also the rubber brake hose on top of the axle at the passenger side rear wheel.

I think I probably had the shoes seated after initial assembly (or close to it, at least enough to get the drum on). Then they locked up after I drove it and would not release. It made it seem as though the push rods were too long but I was pretty sure that was not it. I didn't want to just open the bleed screw and try to seat the shoes, knowing they would lock up again because I hadn't determined root cause. That's when I began going through the lines and doing process of elimination.

Larry

05-17-2008, 07:28 PM	#16
Cheyenne Supr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 48	Re: Rear Brake Problems Yes, mine was also the rubber brake hose on top of the axle at the passenger side rear wheel. I think I probably had the shoes seated after initial assembly (or close to it, at least enough to get the drum on). Then they locked up after I drove it and would not release. It made it seem as though the push rods were too long but I was pretty sure that was not it. I didn't want to just open the bleed screw and try to seat the shoes, knowing they would lock up again because I hadn't determined root cause. That's when I began going through the lines and doing process of elimination. Larry __________________ Larry 72 Cheyenne LWB Fleetside Oak Bed 350 w/ TH400 (finally complete!). 69 Chevy C-10 LWB 350 w/ TH350 (good 'ol rusty bullet proof dependable hauler). 02 Suburban Z71 4x4 (wife's driver).