What causes a drum brake to 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.
What are the signs of a bad wheel cylinder?
What Are The Symptoms Of A Faulty Wheel Cylinder?
- Your car has poor brake response, and you’ll find that braking takes longer.
- Your brake pedal feels mushy, soft or the pedal sinks to the vehicle floor.
- There’s a brake fluid leak in your rear brake drum that pools near a rear wheel.
- The rear drum brakes drag or lock up.
How do I know if my brake drums are bad?
One of the first symptoms of bad or failing drum brakes is unusual brake pedal feel. If the brake drums are worn excessively they can cause vibrations that may be felt in the pedal. Worn drums may also cause shuddering or pulsating that will become noticeable once you step on the pedal.
Why does my Toyota Prius not shut off?
We have found that if we hold the power button down it will eventually shut off. When it will not shut off the car sounds as if it is “revving” and is loud. We have two servicemen that work on our car. They can not get an error code. The have tested the 12v battery, tested all grounds, they even had the dash out.
Why are the dash lights not working on my 2005 Prius?
2005 Prius. No dash lights, speedo, won’t shut off. This has been going on for about two years here and there. How it started was that the dash lights all came on and stayed on. We had them shut off twice at the dealer, only to come back on within a couple days. Then it would not shut off randomly as well.
Why do my brake drums not fit on my new car?
Did you compare the work you did on one side of the car, with the undisturbed brake setup on the other side of the car, before calling the work on the first side good? If you can’t figure out why the drums won’t fit over the new brake shoes then take some good, sharp, close-up photos of your work and post.