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67Fleet · 10-16-2005, 10:46 AM

Well, I replaced the shoes and drums on my brakes yesterday. Things went well on the driver side. Passenger side gave me fits and now it is continuing to do so. It was a total PITA to get the drum back on to fit over the shoes, but finally I got it. Well, I test drove it and it's draggin a$$ real bad on the passenger side. Heated up the drum so much I could cook on it. (literally)
This morning I checked the emergency brake cable and it is stuck. Prolly was before since this side was worn so badly. Is this the root of my problem??? It's on jackstands right now and I can barely spin the wheel backwards, but forwards it is completely stuck. Any ideas??

10-16-2005, 10:46 AM	#1
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Drum brake problems Well, I replaced the shoes and drums on my brakes yesterday. Things went well on the driver side. Passenger side gave me fits and now it is continuing to do so. It was a total PITA to get the drum back on to fit over the shoes, but finally I got it. Well, I test drove it and it's draggin a$$ real bad on the passenger side. Heated up the drum so much I could cook on it. (literally) This morning I checked the emergency brake cable and it is stuck. Prolly was before since this side was worn so badly. Is this the root of my problem??? It's on jackstands right now and I can barely spin the wheel backwards, but forwards it is completely stuck. Any ideas?? __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!



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