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#51772 10/29/2005 9:59 PM | Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 23 | A rear brake on my 46 pickup hangs up sometimes. I just drive anyway and it seems to loosen up. But what do I need to fix? | | |
#51773 10/29/2005 10:15 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 | Probably the retracting spring is broken. If so, the brake drum will be really tough to remove. | | |
#51774 10/31/2005 2:44 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 | Welcome aboard pistachioted. I'm going to move your question to the engine and driveline shop for a little more attention.  | | |
#51775 10/31/2005 2:49 AM | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 481 | You may also have a leaking wheel cylinder. If the brake lining absorbs brake fluid it will stick to the drum. Best to pull it and have a look. | | |
#51776 10/31/2005 4:04 PM | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,158 | Originally posted by Brian:
Probably the retracting spring is broken. If so, the brake drum will be really tough to remove. More like nigh impossible... If your spring is busted, then you're going to want help. The technique I use is "Here, you pull on it while I wang on it with a hammer." Originally posted by Rusty46:
Best to pull it and have a look. Agreed. | | |
#51777 10/31/2005 10:41 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Agree also. It is either brake fluid leaking or grease leaking from the axle seal. Possibly could be the emergency brake adjusted too tight or cable sticking.
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