What causes drag on the rear brake shoe?
If the parking brake is partially engaged, it will force the brake shoe off the anchor and create a continuous drag of the shoe against the drum. This can cause noise, premature rear brake lock-up and hot spots in the drum. This will eventually create a wear pattern on the shoe.
Why does one side of my v brake not spring back?
If one arm is sticking, and not releasing back, check the return spring and make sure the top of it is tucked back behind the little tab at the top of the arm. Sometimes it can pop off, and end up in front of the tab, resulting in no return action. Check the properly working arm and make sure the return spring looks like its in the same position.
Where are the springs for rear brake pads?
If you are replacing the drum as well, it doesn’t matter if you damage it. Use pliers to remove the primary brake shoe springs. The primary brake shoe springs are the large springs located beneath the drum once you remove it. Some vehicles will have one spring for each brake pad, while others may have two.
Where do the primary and secondary brake shoes go?
A primary shoe has a little less friction material. This shoe goes toward the front of the vehicle, and the secondary shoe that has a bit more material that faces the rear of the vehicle. Some vehicles use brake shoes with the same amount of friction material in which case it doesn’t matter how they are installed.
If the parking brake is partially engaged, it will force the brake shoe off the anchor and create a continuous drag of the shoe against the drum. This can cause noise, premature rear brake lock-up and hot spots in the drum. This will eventually create a wear pattern on the shoe.
Why are the hold down Springs on my rear brake so weak?
Hold down springs are designed to keep the brake shoe firmly against the backing plate. If the hold down springs are weak then the shoe could cock causing a binding condition. The replacement of rear shoe hardware should be suggested each time the rear brake shoes are replaced to prevent this from happening.
If you are replacing the drum as well, it doesn’t matter if you damage it. Use pliers to remove the primary brake shoe springs. The primary brake shoe springs are the large springs located beneath the drum once you remove it. Some vehicles will have one spring for each brake pad, while others may have two.
Why are my brake shoes square with the drum?
The shoe lands or “bosses” are an often overlooked item when looking for the cause of a rear wheel lockup condition. The shoe lands keep the brake shoes square with the drum and provide a friction surface for the shoes to move against.