Re: '98 Drum Brakes

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)
Date: Wed Jan 10 2001 - 11:16:57 EST


I've been getting it when parking and other low-speed maneuvering. I'm at 28K.
Also feeling, at times, a weird but slight pulsing, I really ought to take a look at
the rotors up front.

Yep, you got the auto-adjust right. But with all the snow, I haven't had a safe
place to do it in a while. We're on our 25th consecutive day with snowfall here.

fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:

> Hmmm. That's what I've been hearing (like a big rigs brakes at low speed) and I
> just figured it was time for replacement. I've got a little over 36k on the odo
> and I replaced the front pads about a month ago (which were really worn out).
>
> The "auto-adjust" is just put 'er in reverse and mash the brake, yes?
> Tom
>
> ____________________Reply Separator____________________
> Subject: Re: DML: '98 Drum Brakes
> Author: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Date: 1/9/01 8:55 PM
>
> Just curious Tom, why are you replacing them, and at what mileage? I've
> been getting some terrible brake squeal lately at low speeds, not sure
> if the pads are going or if it's just been a while since I auto-adjusted
> them...haven't had much chance with all the snow.
>
> fawcett@uism.bu.edu wrote:
> >
> > Hi.
> >
> > What all is involved with replacing the pads on the rear drum brakes on a gen
> > III? Any complications because they are ABS?
> >
> > Thanks!
> > Tom
>
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