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PanelDeland · 04-12-2015, 08:59 PM

Check the plungers in your wheel cylinders. If they aren't seated all the way, they can cause the shoes to be in the "Applied" position. You can also open the bleeder and see if the shoes retract. It's pretty common for the hoses to collapse or swell and not let fluid return from the wheel cyl. In that case you may need to replace the hose(s) to get it to work right.(they're probably over 40 years old anyway).

04-12-2015, 08:59 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Drum Brake - need help Check the plungers in your wheel cylinders. If they aren't seated all the way, they can cause the shoes to be in the "Applied" position. You can also open the bleeder and see if the shoes retract. It's pretty common for the hoses to collapse or swell and not let fluid return from the wheel cyl. In that case you may need to replace the hose(s) to get it to work right.(they're probably over 40 years old anyway). __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"