Why are my drum brakes knocking?
Why are my drum brakes knocking? During drum inspection, check for bad hardware and excessive rust build up on the drums. The rust can be cleaned away but it is often more cost effective to just replace the brake drums. The knocking noise mentioned earlier is caused by the brake pads rattling in the brackets. If the noise is gone, the pads are moving. Why does my drum brake make a noise when I brake? Inspect the brake linings to see if they are worn out or damaged. If the lining is completely worn or has failed, then the metal...