Can rear drum brakes lock up?
One of the most common causes of one or two wheel lockup on drum brake equipped vehicles is the service and/or parking brake adjustment. If either one or both of these adjustments are done incorrectly it can result in the rear brakes being very sensitive.
Can drum brakes be anti lock?
ABS or Anti lock braking system can be employed in both disc and drum brakes. The difference between drum and disc are the mechanism of actuation and the the components used.
Why would rear brakes lock up?
Rear drum brakes can lock for several reasons. One reason could be a defective wheel cylinder, which is part of the brake system. Your parking brake cable could also be adjusted too tight. The slightest pressure on the brake pedal, will then cause the brakes to work at full force, causing the lock up.
Do drum brakes need to be replaced?
Drum brakes rarely need replacement, only every 200,000 miles would your drum brakes need to be replaced. However, you should get your drum brakes serviced every 5000 – 7000 miles or every 6 months during your service.
What is the brake adjusting screw on a VW?
Brake Adjusting Screw, 1955-79 Type 2 Rear, and 1955-70 Type 2 Front, 211-609-209A is the threaded piece that goes into the adjusting star wheel, and engages the brake shoe on one end. SOLD PER EACH, Most wheels use 2 per wheel, one for each brake shoe.
Can a out of round drum cause rear wheel lockup?
Brake drum condition should be factored in when determining the cause of rear wheel lockup. An out of round brake drum or drums that vary in diameter too much from side to side could cause a one wheel lockup condition (Figure 61.8). Measuring drum runout or out of roundness is not easy in the field.
What kind of brake hardware does a VW Beetle have?
High Quality tool for repeated use. Rear Brake Hardware Kit, 1965-79 VW Beetle, Super Beetle, Karmann Ghia, and 64-73 Type 3, 113-698-537CKIT is a kit that includes a lot of missing and worn out brake hardware, to make that brake job easier than dealing with rusted and gnarled up springs and retainers! Kit includes hardware to do both rear wheels.
What causes rear wheel to lock up when braking?
Problem: One or both rear wheels lockup during braking or the rear end of the car squats when braking. Cause: Rear Wheel lockup or squatting has many causes. Here is the list of possible causes: Service and parking brake adjustment. Rear brake hardware. Shoe lands or bosses. GM clip in wheel cylinders. Brake drum condition.