Can a drum brake get stuck?
Brake drums on the rear wheels of a car can be difficult to remove at times. There can be a number of reasons for the drums to get stuck, mainly due to the expansion of the shoes within the drum. Sometimes it can be fixed just by retracting the shoes, and sometimes some force is needed.
What could cause a brake caliper to lock up?
Some of the most common underlying issues include faulty brake pads, bad calipers on the disc brakes or faulty cylinders on the drum brakes. Caliper piston problems, master cylinder issues and a variety of other problems can cause your brakes to lock when driving normally.
How to remove a brake drum that is stuck on?
Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake. In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard.
Why do my brakes lock up when reversing?
Drum brakes locking up at very slow speeds in one turning direction is actually quite a common problem, (not just Leaf) especially if they don’t get much use. I had a similar problem with the rear drums on my Ion last winter – mainly in near freezing temperatures when it was raining or snowing.
What to do if your parking brake is stuck?
The cable will need to be replace even if you are able to get it loose as it can occur again. First try giggling the cable, adjusting it, and if that fails, then cut it directly behind the drum brake assembly as close as possible. The parking brake lever inside the drum assembly will release and allow the shoes to retract.
What to do if the shoes are stuck to the drum?
If the shoes are stuck to the drum, and the drum will not turn with any force, and you cannot get the adjuster to budge, there is still a way to disassembly. Disconnect the hydraulic lines. Take the bolts out of the brake cylinders, and tap them through the backing plate. The drum will come off with the shoes, springs, cylinders etc.