Help with Brakes-1993 YJ
 

Hello, looking for some advice. I have a 1993 YJ and completely replaced the brakes (disks, pads, shoes, hardware and drums). I was getting heat buildup on back drums (wheel rims almost too hot to touch). The garage suggested that the pads were not properly bonded so I paid for another set of riveted shoes. Still getting heat. I have backed off the adjustment, the jeeps rolls freely and shows absolutely no resistance even on a gentle incline. Any ideas on what might be causing this heat as I am afraid of doing damage. The last garage indicated heat build up was normal but I do not think so. The front brakes and rims are cool but the rear even after backing off the adjusters significantly are still hot.
Any comments would be appreciated….

Re: Help with Brakes-1993 YJ
 

Have you checked the oil level in the axle?

Re: Help with Brakes-1993 YJ
 

Yes I checked that, I just put in new synthetic oil and after a run the diff is warm but not hot. The rims and drums are very hot....thanks....glenn

Re: Help with Brakes-1993 YJ
 

Is it possible that the parking brake is not coming off completely, It does not need much contact to generate a lot of heat.

Re: Help with Brakes-1993 YJ
 

Thanks again, checked that and there is lots of play in the parking brakes, I just cannot find where the heat is coming from. When I put the drums on there is lots of play, probably too much but for now I have backed off the adjuster. The drums are new and show no sign of rubbing. I should have left the old brakes on as they were working perfectly!!