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I changed the brake shoes and now the wheels are locked up. Everything looks like it's back together right.

2006-12-16 06:37:45 · 1 answers · asked by syko3663 1 in Cars & Transportation Maintenance & Repairs

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Chances are that you placed the wrong shoes in the wrong position. There are two types of lining on the brake shoes of drum brakes. There is a PRIMARY and a SECONDARY.
The primary shoe is positioned toward the front of the vehicle while the secondary shoe is oriented toward the rear. If this orientation isn't maintained, then the brakes WILL be very touchy.
Also consider, was the drum worn enough to see a channel in the braking surface? If so, and if you didn't file the edges of the shoes to conform to that channel, then the brakes are trying to stop on a very narrow friction surface causing you to apply added force. This in turn can cause the brakes to be touchy for a while.
As for the diagram you asked about, there isn't one on the 'net that is cost free. Try the local library, or purchase the repair manual at the parts store for < $20.00.
Or you can go here------>

http://www.eautorepair.net/

...and for a modest fee, you can have access to ALL of the published repair data for the little trucklett, including the illustrations yo seek, pictures, repair procedures, diagnostics, recalls and TSBs.

Good Luck and Merry Christmas

2006-12-16 06:50:21 · answer #1 · answered by Ironhand 6 · 1 0

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