Brakes grabbing
#1
Brakes grabbing
When i use the brakes on my 1997 Chevrolet C2500 350ci 8600gvw truck the rear drums lock up on the truck. Now i have new shoes new springs in the rear as well. Everything is textbook but for some reason the drums are still grabbing and i cannot figure it out. At low speeds stopping the tires will lock up and the drums scream when breaking in my neighborhood. I am very mechanically minded and can fix just about anything on a truck but this issue has me at a COMPLETE LOSS. Please help.
Dave
Dave
#2
I had that exact problem with my truck... TUrns out that the center bar that goes across the drum with the light blue spring was backwards. You'll want to put a new spring on it. It's real easy to do backwards. I'd check that to make sure.
#3
Interesting Kevin.. I would have never thought of that...
I was gonna say an accumulation of brake dust in the drums. but knowing the brake were just serviced shoots that theory all to hell LOL
Let us know how it turns out David
I was gonna say an accumulation of brake dust in the drums. but knowing the brake were just serviced shoots that theory all to hell LOL
Let us know how it turns out David
#6
yeah. It's perfectly level and has a notch on one side. I believe that the notch goes towards the rear of the truck, but you'll be able to see if the brake shoes are not returning to their resting position properly.
Remember to readjust when you're done... it'll probably be about 1/4 inch off
Remember to readjust when you're done... it'll probably be about 1/4 inch off
#8
Here is a link that has some good pictures. Maybe they will help.
How To Replace GM Truck Rear Brake Shoes, GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, C/K Pickup With Rear Drums
Gerald
How To Replace GM Truck Rear Brake Shoes, GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe, Suburban, C/K Pickup With Rear Drums
Gerald
#10
That is a great site! Unfortunately, your brakes will look slightly different due to having the 8600GVWR pickup with the larger brakes and 8lug wheels.
Do you see the bar that goes across that has the light blue spring on it?
Let us know how it goes!
Do you see the bar that goes across that has the light blue spring on it?
Let us know how it goes!
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