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Asked 6/22/2010

Rear brakes lock up at slow speed after brake replacement

I had may brakes replaced and now the rear are locking up at slow speeds. what did they do wrong. I have had them to bleed the brake system but no help still locking up. some one told me they may have put the brake pads on backwards, is that possible?

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/3 - Submitted 6/22/2010

If the shoes were put on backwards ( which is possible ) that would cause the problem. The drums may have been machined wrong, shoes may be mis-adjusted. If you have disk brakes, the calipers may not have been compressed correctly, or a caliper slide could be hanging up.

 
 

Answer 2/3 - Submitted 6/22/2010

Yes , its possible

 
 

Answer 3/3 - Submitted 6/23/2010

The rear brake shoes may be adjusted too tight or are on backwards. The shoe with the shorter lining goes on the front.

 
 
 
 
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