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03-23-2013, 10:02 PM
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Testing drum brakes?
What is a easy way to test my drum brakes? Before I spent $$$$ on disk, I would like to test my rear drums.
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03-24-2013, 12:50 PM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
Test? In what way? To see if they are working or how much stopping or ?
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03-24-2013, 09:00 PM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
I apologize... I was tired yesterday.
Yes, I would like to test my rear brakes. I have a feeling that the front disk are doing ALL the stopping. I was trying to figure out a way to test the rears...? Any ideas. Posted via Mobile Device |
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03-24-2013, 09:34 PM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
I use a temp gun but a warm/hot drum after a drive is a good indicator.
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03-24-2013, 09:40 PM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
Good thinking. Simple, easy... I'll try it tonight.
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03-25-2013, 01:53 AM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
Just remember the rear brakes only do like 20 to 30 precent of total braking.I would jack the truck up and try turning the drums by hand you should feel a tiny bit of drag.Unless you have a wheel cylinder leaking the drums will be in working order.
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03-25-2013, 05:22 AM
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Re: Testing drum brakes?
go at very high speed and jamb on emergency brake// that is all rear brake and will also test driver skill at the same time
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03-25-2013, 09:03 AM
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03-25-2013, 09:04 AM
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03-25-2013, 10:59 PM
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