Drum Brakes Squeak after using E-Break
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Drum Brakes Squeak after using E-Break
After putting my Ford Ranger in park and pressing down on the E-break to get the news-paper or mail. I’ve noticed that there is a consistent squeaking coming from the back drum breaks when the break pedal is applied. But only for a certain period of time; then the squeaking stops.
Any ideas of the cause?
Any ideas of the cause?
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Well, I have close to about 67,000 miles on my Ranger 2005 2.3L 2x4, and just changed the rotors for the disc brakes on the front. I am going to assume that the brake shoes/springs need replacing to.
Any advice on how to make sure it‘s what I think?
Any advice on how to make sure it‘s what I think?
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I would pull the rear drums and have a look. If it does need new shoes, get a hardware kit as well (only a few $). Check that the left and right cables move freely by hand, if either is hard to move then replace it.
Also ease the rubber boots back on the wheel cylinders and check for any signs of fluid, if any found replace the wheel cyls as well.
Also ease the rubber boots back on the wheel cylinders and check for any signs of fluid, if any found replace the wheel cyls as well.
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They could be just dirty too. As Lazy said, pull the drums off and take a look. Use some compressed air to blow all the dust and dirt out.
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Took the truck for a spin, also pick up some armor-all at the auto parts store down the street. Noticed that the drum breaks squeak only when I lightly press-down on the break pedal. More so (from what I can tell, from the drivers side; hard to say).
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Uneqaul parking break cables...ones hoggin the other?...see it all the time..please post if this helps...
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Having this same problem with my 86 f150. I replaced the parking brake linkage/adjuster with a new bolt to allow be able to tighten up the pedal to keep my boat from dragging my truck in the water. Discovered that I need new cables to the drums. One is stuck. Also I'm going to use brake grease this time. I've learned the hard way that there is a reason people don't have working rear or parking brakes on old trucks. Protip: Replace everything from the start or have a standby vehicle to take you to the parts store when you fool with back drum brakes.
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