Rear Brakes lock up...
#11
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
#12
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
#13
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
well check the bearing clearance too.
As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
In that case, move to Nevada?
Earle
#14
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
It's moisture as others have stated. I'm not sure if it's a light coat of
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
#15
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
It's moisture as others have stated. I'm not sure if it's a light coat of
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
#16
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
It's moisture as others have stated. I'm not sure if it's a light coat of
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
rust on the drums, swollen shoes or a combination of both. If they tend to
grab frequently, look for a leaking wheel cylinder. The shoes won't dry out
when they are contaminated by brake fluid.
-Brian
"Mel P." <mpernice@netzero.com> wrote in message
news:3ot84pF7k762U1@individual.net...
> When I first start out, my rear brakes will lock up the first couple of
> times I apply the brakes. They are even more 'sensitive' when it's damp
> outside.
> Anyone know the cause?
> Do they need some type of adjustment?
>
>
> tia,
>
> --
> Mel P.
> 96 Cherokee
>
>
>
>
#17
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Ditto.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
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Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
#18
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Ditto.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
#19
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
Ditto.
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Earle Horton wrote:
>
> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
> well check the bearing clearance too.
>
> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
> In that case, move to Nevada?
>
> Earle
#20
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Re: Rear Brakes lock up...
L.W. ("ßill") ------ III did pass the time by typing:
> Ditto.
Yep. Just drag the brakes a few feet to warm them up.
Happens all the time on my ZJ when it's rainy or heavy dew.
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
>> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
>> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
>> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
>> well check the bearing clearance too.
>>
>> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
>> In that case, move to Nevada?
>>
>> Earle
> Ditto.
Yep. Just drag the brakes a few feet to warm them up.
Happens all the time on my ZJ when it's rainy or heavy dew.
> Earle Horton wrote:
>>
>> Brakes will stick, if there is oil or grease on them. They can grab
>> and let go, and make a frightful noise. When you replace the rear
>> shoes, or have them replaced, pay attention to the axle seals. It
>> won't take much leakage, to cause the behavior you describe. Might as
>> well check the bearing clearance too.
>>
>> As other posters have pointed out, water is also a possible culprit.
>> In that case, move to Nevada?
>>
>> Earle