Rear Brake Lockup
January 28th, 2018, 9:58 AM
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Rear Brake Lockup
Just bought this truck (2000 Chevy Silverado 2500) for work and it's been serving a great purpose. The problem I have with it is the brake pedal isn't stiff at all and the rear brakes are grabbing and occasionally locking without much force. I'm not entirely sure what to do, I took it to a local mechanic and he said it could be as simple as a bleed or the previous owner put the shoes on backwards. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated
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January 29th, 2018, 10:14 AM
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I've taken the rear tires and drums off and found that the brake shoes will expand to stop the truck but will not willingly retract. I've noticed what for now I'll call a "solinoid" in the middle of the shoes that causes them to expand has a leak on on side and is squirting brake fluid when the brakes are applied
January 29th, 2018, 2:19 PM
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You definitely need to rebuild both wheel cylinders. Also check all the hardware especially the springs to make every thing is good. Check the shoes to make sure they are not saturated with brake fluid. If they are then you need to replace them.
January 29th, 2018, 2:25 PM
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I'll try that and hopefully it'll fix the problem
