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krazy_texan · 01-02-2012, 04:42 PM

Ok so i go to pump gas in my truck today and when leaving the pump i notice it is a bear to get to move like i had a brake locked up I have had this issue 2x before but it always broke free or felt like it did atleast and then i went on well i get home and i am looking around the truck at some other things and i notice smoke coming from the passenger side so i pop the hood thinking this could be an engine problem but its not upon further inspection i find it to be coming from my front right drum now. This sucks now i am going to have to get outside in the cold and the wind and figure out what is going on. does anyone have any clue what could cause a brake to do that i am looking on ideas maybe what to look for specifically but then again it could just jump out at me when i pull the drum. who knows i have never had this happen to me before so any input would be appreciated guys.

losthope · 01-02-2012, 04:59 PM

my front drivers side was locking up when i stepped on the brakes ,it ended up being a leaking wheel cylinder, best thing to do is take the drum off and investigate, what ever i replace on one side i usually do on the other side just because.

krazy_texan · 01-02-2012, 05:35 PM

im kinda wondering about that wheel cylinder, i have already ordered all new brake hardware to put in that side and i have a brand new wheel cylinder for it laying around. I just recently went through the entire brake system and on all 4 corners and installed all new lines the whole shebang i just am not motivated to do it right now as i have no garage and it is cold and windy outside today lol

slorio · 01-02-2012, 09:10 PM

Krazy Texan:
Mine did something similar. It was the lining on one of the bonded shoes that came loose and wedged itself against the remaining shoe. Smell when it did so was very distinctive smell of burning brake lining.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Steve
New Orleans

krazy_texan · 01-02-2012, 10:02 PM

hmmm, something does smell kinda funny sometimes and i have never smelt anything like it, i really dont like the sound of that but i am going to get out tommorow afternoon and tear into it to see whats up

01-02-2012, 04:42 PM	#1
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	UH-Oh ive got a brake thats stuck Ok so i go to pump gas in my truck today and when leaving the pump i notice it is a bear to get to move like i had a brake locked up I have had this issue 2x before but it always broke free or felt like it did atleast and then i went on well i get home and i am looking around the truck at some other things and i notice smoke coming from the passenger side so i pop the hood thinking this could be an engine problem but its not upon further inspection i find it to be coming from my front right drum now. This sucks now i am going to have to get outside in the cold and the wind and figure out what is going on. does anyone have any clue what could cause a brake to do that i am looking on ideas maybe what to look for specifically but then again it could just jump out at me when i pull the drum. who knows i have never had this happen to me before so any input would be appreciated guys. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-02-2012, 04:59 PM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: UH-Oh ive got a brake thats stuck my front drivers side was locking up when i stepped on the brakes ,it ended up being a leaking wheel cylinder, best thing to do is take the drum off and investigate, what ever i replace on one side i usually do on the other side just because. __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

01-02-2012, 05:35 PM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: UH-Oh ive got a brake thats stuck im kinda wondering about that wheel cylinder, i have already ordered all new brake hardware to put in that side and i have a brand new wheel cylinder for it laying around. I just recently went through the entire brake system and on all 4 corners and installed all new lines the whole shebang i just am not motivated to do it right now as i have no garage and it is cold and windy outside today lol __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

01-02-2012, 09:10 PM	#4
slorio Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 374	Re: UH-Oh ive got a brake thats stuck Krazy Texan: Mine did something similar. It was the lining on one of the bonded shoes that came loose and wedged itself against the remaining shoe. Smell when it did so was very distinctive smell of burning brake lining. Hope this helps. regards, Steve New Orleans

01-02-2012, 10:02 PM	#5
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: UH-Oh ive got a brake thats stuck hmmm, something does smell kinda funny sometimes and i have never smelt anything like it, i really dont like the sound of that but i am going to get out tommorow afternoon and tear into it to see whats up __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO



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