Why are the hold down Springs on my rear brake so weak?

Hold down springs are designed to keep the brake shoe firmly against the backing plate. If the hold down springs are weak then the shoe could cock causing a binding condition. The replacement of rear shoe hardware should be suggested each time the rear brake shoes are replaced to prevent this from happening.

What causes rear wheel lockup on Phoenix brakes?

The shoe lands or “bosses” are an often overlooked item when looking for the cause of a rear wheel lockup condition. The shoe lands keep the brake shoes square with the drum and provide a friction surface for the shoes to move against. Over time the bosses can become grooved and corroded as in Figure 61.6.

What causes rear drum brakes to engage too soon?

If the parking brake system is not de-adjusted properly before the brake shoes are adjusted it will cause the rear brakes to engage too soon. This is especially true of vehicles equipped with duo-servo rear drum brakes (see Figure 61.1).

Why are my brake shoes square with the drum?

What causes rear wheel to lock up when braking?

Problem: One or both rear wheels lockup during braking or the rear end of the car squats when braking. Cause: Rear Wheel lockup or squatting has many causes. Here is the list of possible causes: Service and parking brake adjustment. Rear brake hardware. Shoe lands or bosses. GM clip in wheel cylinders. Brake drum condition.

Why are my brake calipers not releasing properly?

Water and other dust can come into the handbrake wires and cause them to rust. This will cause the brake calipers not to release properly when you release the handbrake. To fix this, you can try to lubricate the handbrake cable and the arm on the caliper and move it backward and forward a hundred times to see if it gets better.

What are the symptoms of a bad Brake Control Module?

This is an obvious problem, as an unresponsive brake pedal will not stop a vehicle, or will not be able to do so in an adequately safe manner. In most cases, this will happen slowly, over time. Usually the brake pedal will become increasingly hard to press until it is no longer responsive. 2. Brake pads require more effort to push

When to use handbrake or front brake caliper?

The handbrake prevents the car from rolling when the car is at a complete halt. In extreme circumstances, the driver can use the handbrake to stop the car when the brakes fail. The front brakes often play a greater role in bringing the car to a halt than the rear ones. This does not mean you should replace one and ignore the other.

Can you replace the brakes on a 1985 Chevy K10?

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Is there a disc brake conversion for a S-10 truck?

82-04 S-10 and Midsize GM — Rear Disc Brake Conversion 82-04 S-10 and Midsize GM — Rear Disc Brake Conversion EARLY STYLE •82-92 S-series trucks •78-04 G-body and some F-body LATE STYLE •92-03 S-series trucks •93-04 some F-body  Please verify your axle flange with the correct kit, especially if you have a 90, 91, 92 model axle.

Are there any S10 brake systems left in stock?

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Where do you put the disc brake bracket on a GM S-10?

Early style kit (passenger side) assembled. Make sure the 9/16 bolt up top goes from the outside-in towards the center of axle. Otherwise the bolt will come in contact with the rotor once assembled. Please note, the 2 lower threaded holes on the stock axle flange must be drilled to 3/8 to accept the bracket.

Is the S10 brake system compatible with Chevy Blazer?

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