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Title: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: jpatters13 on November 23, 2013, 04:42:03 pm

I just bought and 84 Chevy K10 Silverado with a 305 and 700R4 tranny.  Every time I hit the rear brakes at lower speeds they lock up.  I bled the lines but no air appeared.  Can anyone clue me in on what I need to get them to stock locking up?


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Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: zieg85 on November 23, 2013, 04:54:02 pm

Most of the time that is caused by soaked rear brake shoes as a result of leaking axle seals and/or wheel cylinders.  Pull your rear drums and take a look.

Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: pholliday1 on November 24, 2013, 06:52:54 pm

X2

Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: Blazin on December 02, 2013, 02:18:35 pm

If they are way out of adjustment they tend to do this as well.

Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: jpatters13 on December 07, 2013, 08:58:18 am

Thanks guys. Sorry for the late reply. I had two cracked brake shoes and my cylinders were leaking.  Replaced shoes and cylinders, bled the lines, brakes work perfectly.  Thanks again!

Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: rich weyand on December 07, 2013, 10:57:37 am

Thanks for letting us know.  It's important to close threads with solutions for people searching later.

Title: Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
Post by: DuckAholic1 on December 07, 2013, 06:20:44 pm

Quote from: rich weyand on December 07, 2013, 10:57:37 am

Thanks for letting us know.  It's important to close threads with solutions for people searching later.

X2.... Now I know what is likely wrong w/my brakes!!!
Thanks!!!