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willy12844 · 02-19-2017, 09:56 PM

I have a 72 c-10, disc's front and drum's rear. How is the best way to tell/check if the rear brakes are working properly?

davepl · 02-19-2017, 10:38 PM

Set the parking brake and try to drive away... when set firmly it should hold the vehicle. That won't tell you if the hydraulics are working, but will tell you about the shoes and drums and so on.

B. W. · 02-19-2017, 11:57 PM

You can also do a skid test on gravel or dirt at slow speed. You can see where each brake locks up & if they are equal.

02-19-2017, 09:56 PM	#1
willy12844 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Gilberts, illinois Posts: 102	drum rear brakes I have a 72 c-10, disc's front and drum's rear. How is the best way to tell/check if the rear brakes are working properly? __________________ The pessimist is one who feels bad when he feels good for, fear he'll feel worse when he feels better

02-19-2017, 10:38 PM	#2
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: drum rear brakes Set the parking brake and try to drive away... when set firmly it should hold the vehicle. That won't tell you if the hydraulics are working, but will tell you about the shoes and drums and so on. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-19-2017, 11:57 PM	#3
B. W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Bigfork, Montana Posts: 1,137	Re: drum rear brakes You can also do a skid test on gravel or dirt at slow speed. You can see where each brake locks up & if they are equal.



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