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youngblood78 · 04-29-2015, 12:20 AM

Yup messed up just hope its not to bad
Stopped at the gas station on the way home from work park set E brake and for got about it for about 20miles on the high way breaks were smoking some when I got home crawled under it I think there locked up hard to tell at 12:00 in the morning going to take a look in the morning if the are is there a way to get them freed up with out taking the drums off (14ff) ?? Its a daily driver with out a spare vehical all help is very much appreciated thanks in advance

donut · 04-29-2015, 04:59 AM

Release the e-brake and hope you have enough slack when they cool. If need be, the star wheel adjuster can be backed off to allow you to pull the drum.

At this point, I'd pull the drum making sure the brakes aren't completely cooked and in need of replacing.

walkerb · 04-29-2015, 06:26 AM

My soon to be EX wife did the same. Except she drove 60 miles with the parking brake on with BRAND new shoes BRAND NEW 0 miles on them. Wasn't to bad but I did replace the brand new shoes with brand new shoes AGAIN. One did have a small heat crack.
I suggest you pull the drums and check. If anything for the piece of mind

04-29-2015, 12:20 AM	#1
youngblood78 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: virginia Posts: 59	Ever have that oh %#+& moment??! Yup messed up just hope its not to bad Stopped at the gas station on the way home from work park set E brake and for got about it for about 20miles on the high way breaks were smoking some when I got home crawled under it I think there locked up hard to tell at 12:00 in the morning going to take a look in the morning if the are is there a way to get them freed up with out taking the drums off (14ff) ?? Its a daily driver with out a spare vehical all help is very much appreciated thanks in advance __________________ 94 Silverado 1500 ext. Cab short bed 350 nv4500 (factory) 78 K20 350 (soon to be 400sbc if I can find one) sm465 205 dana44 14bff 6in lift on 37" militarys

04-29-2015, 04:59 AM	#2
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Ever have that oh %#+& moment??! Release the e-brake and hope you have enough slack when they cool. If need be, the star wheel adjuster can be backed off to allow you to pull the drum. At this point, I'd pull the drum making sure the brakes aren't completely cooked and in need of replacing. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

04-29-2015, 06:26 AM	#3
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Ever have that oh %#+& moment??! My soon to be EX wife did the same. Except she drove 60 miles with the parking brake on with BRAND new shoes BRAND NEW 0 miles on them. Wasn't to bad but I did replace the brand new shoes with brand new shoes AGAIN. One did have a small heat crack. I suggest you pull the drums and check. If anything for the piece of mind __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

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