Drum adjuster.....too tight? Squealing
#31
07-29-2016, 02:21 PM
Sounds like the drum could be tweaked so you don't have to pull the hub just to check the brakes ...whatta pain.
#32
07-29-2016, 03:22 PM
Hotshot
I believe Ford and/or Dana did it this way to not only hold the drum on but also to make darn sure it was perfectly centered.
#33
07-29-2016, 06:26 PM
That thought crossed my mind, but then flywheels are not pressed on, they're bigger in diameter, and spin at least 3-4 times faster than the drums. Dang if I know their reasons.
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08-02-2016, 01:12 AM
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08-02-2016, 04:28 AM
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#36
08-02-2016, 07:06 AM
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Check your brake pedal return spring. It my be stretched and in need of replacement. Either that or your brake light switch needs adjusting.
#38
05-16-2017, 07:48 PM
Here i am with more brake issues involving hot drums and squealing (opposite sides, just my luck)
1. The rear passenger side is always hotter compared to other 3 after a few days of driving, loosen the adjuster a few clicks and it's fine for a few days with no brake pedal travel differences, only to start getting hot gradually
2. Rear driver side is squealing something awful, it only happens about half the range of pedal travel, light braking and really hard it's not there and doesn't affect braking ability
It started up again today and after I adjusted the drum, squeaking was less but it made a nasty grinding sound in reverse, switch to 1st gear and it's gone, back to reverse, gone. Loosened up two more clicks and squealing gone, for now till it comes back in 2 days
So am I looking at needing new drums for the rear? These issues are really messing me up and confusing me.
1. The rear passenger side is always hotter compared to other 3 after a few days of driving, loosen the adjuster a few clicks and it's fine for a few days with no brake pedal travel differences, only to start getting hot gradually
2. Rear driver side is squealing something awful, it only happens about half the range of pedal travel, light braking and really hard it's not there and doesn't affect braking ability
It started up again today and after I adjusted the drum, squeaking was less but it made a nasty grinding sound in reverse, switch to 1st gear and it's gone, back to reverse, gone. Loosened up two more clicks and squealing gone, for now till it comes back in 2 days
So am I looking at needing new drums for the rear? These issues are really messing me up and confusing me.
Or that the mechanism that engages the emergency brake might be stuck in the brakes on position
Easy fix
Remove the mechanism and clea. It with a wire wheel the reassemble
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