Squeaky rear drum brake

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Dec 2, 2020 | 03:03 PM

DannyBroocker

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Squeaky rear drum brake

My right rear drum squeaks/squeals as the wheels rotate. When the brakes are applied, that squeak goes away. I already cleaned it all out with brake clean and the brakes shoes aren't worn down. Could it be the 3 points by each shoe that need lubricated? I'm hoping it is because it's just the type of thing that bothers me when I hear it as im driving. I'll toss in a sound clip just because.

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Dec 2, 2020 | 03:06 PM

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Sounds like inproper shoe adjustment and to much slack alling the assembly to move in the drum.

Dec 2, 2020 | 04:06 PM

DannyBroocker

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Okay. I'll definitely check that out. I m assuming you're talking about the automatic adjuster. I adjust it until there is some drag, correct?

Dec 2, 2020 | 07:30 PM

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Jack it up and adjust it until the wheel locks up , then back it off until it turns freely. you can do it without jacking it up but it's harder to tell where you're at.

Dec 3, 2020 | 12:08 PM

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Okay I'm going to do it today. Should I use the little access hole on the back of the drum? I didn't think I'd be able to loosen it that way after tightening it till the wheel locks.

Dec 3, 2020 | 01:35 PM

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Yes use the slot at the bottom of the back side. The star wheel can be moved in either direction

Dec 3, 2020 | 07:30 PM

DannyBroocker

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So I tightened the drums on both wheels and they really needed it. However, it still squeaks. I’m going to have someone sit on my bed while I drive slow to make sure it’s actually coming from the right rear wheel but I’m 99% sure it is. It almost seems as if it doesn’t squeak until my brakes are “warm.” It doesn’t seem to occur until after a few uses of the brake. I’m not sure if that would mean anything.