E brake possibly?
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E brake possibly?
I've done some research on the shaking that is occurring on my truck an it's a possibility that it's the e brake seizing up. I've read where everyone has taken it to the dealer to get it fixed but has anyone looked at it or fixed It on their own? would love to hear back on this thanks guys
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If you can do a brake job on your own you can do this. You have to take the rear rotors off (good luck they will probably be rusted on) and clean up the e-brake hardware. The lever that attaches to the cable will be rusted and crusted. Clean it up and grease it up and put it back together. Be sure and use the e-brake frequently to keep it from freezing up again.
If you've never done your own brake job then you probably should take it to a brake shop and have the Pros do it.
If you've never done your own brake job then you probably should take it to a brake shop and have the Pros do it.
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I would get some of the brake cleaner they recommend you use on new rotors before installing. That should clean everything up nicely with no issues. As far as grease goes I will let someone else suggest that for you.
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I had set the parking brake while rotating the tires. The symptom I experienced started within the first mile I drove the truck after the tire rotation. At first it felt like a slight tire imbalance and quickly progressed to a fairly violent shaking of the truck bed. I slowly limped home and felt the parking brake drums for heat. The one that was sticking was very warm. I got everything cleaned up and lubed, and the problem has not returned. Now I need to do the other side as a preventative measure. If not, I'm sure Murphy will come for a visit in the middle of winter.
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Well after inspecting mine over an over an over for a few hours just pondering I don't believe this is the cause of my shaking. So far I've ruled out Rear tires out of balance, a bent rim, possibly the bend not tighten to the frame, don't think the e brake is sticking. My drive shaft looks fine. My rear shocks seem good when doing the bounce on the bed test. It could possibly be the u joints but I don't think it is. What else could it be?
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Sorry it wasn't the fix for your shake. Sure sounded just like how my work truck and my fun truck were acting when the e-brake partially stuck on. I was so happy to have fixed it both times.
I just looked up were you live and see that Warner Robins is in Georgia. Rusted and crusted e-brakes mostly occur in the northern states from the road salt mixes that are used in the winters.
I just looked up were you live and see that Warner Robins is in Georgia. Rusted and crusted e-brakes mostly occur in the northern states from the road salt mixes that are used in the winters.
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