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Offline jpatters13

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Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« 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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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #2 on: November 24, 2013, 06:52:54 pm »
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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 02:18:35 pm »
If they are way out of adjustment they tend to do this as well.
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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #4 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!
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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Rear Brakes locking up very easily?
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2013, 06:20:44 pm »
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!!!