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Title: Wheel lock up
Post by: battleslayer on August 25, 2018, 02:44:48 pm

I'm sure this has been posted before but, my patience is lacking. I own a 1978 Chevy Silverado C20 camper special. I have a GM 14-bolt rear end. A couple years ago I converted the peg leg to a Eaton truetrac limited slip. I still have the drum brakes. In the eight years I've owned this truck it has not had the emergency brake cable from the pedal back. The problem I have is lately the right rear brake locks up when I'm almost coming to a complete stop and when I come to a complete stop. It does not happen in reverse . I first put it in drive after starting it, it feels like the brake is applied. Then I put it in reverse and go back a few feet and put it back in drive I have no problem. I have not pulled the rear drum off yet . I'm assuming I'm not the only person to have this problem. So any help will be greatly appreciated.

Title: Re: Wheel lock up
Post by: Rapid Roy on August 25, 2018, 04:22:17 pm

Welcome

Title: Re: Wheel lock up
Post by: zieg85 on August 25, 2018, 05:09:59 pm

Look for gear lube at the bottom of the backing plate.  Gear lubed soaked brake shoes will grab like you are describing

Title: Re: Wheel lock up
Post by: battleslayer on August 25, 2018, 09:49:43 pm

Thank you. I will check it in the morning. It's night time here in vegas. Not to sound stupid but, with the pads wet, wouldn't it do it in both directions?