I had the same thing on my 2k Dodge Dakota. Did you grease the anchor
pin and shoe contact points on the backing plate? I did this and it
seemed like that fixed my howling.
William
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net] On Behalf Of Shane Ruffenach
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 6:31 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: brake problem
Hey everyone,
my name is Shane and I just started on your list today. I'm 27 and the
proud new owner of a 1996 Dodge Dakota 4x4 5.2L 46RE tranny, and I have
a major problem. After I recently replaced the rear brake shoes and
drums with dodge value line shoes and drums I have been noticing a
metallic howling noise coming from the rears. This occurs hot or cold
and only right before coming to a complete stop, and a little as I am
pulling away from that stop. It doesn't happen everytime but frequent
enough to really piss a
guy off. The noise sounds like when a school bus stops. I have the
9.25
HD rear brakes with rear anti lock only. I work at a Chrysler
dealership and have found no TSB's relating to this problem or brakes in
general. Has anybody else had this problem after a fresh brake job.
The rear springs are also new too. Right now I'm thinking backing plate
unless somebody else tells me different. Thanks in advance for all the
info.
shane
1996 dodge dakota 5.2L
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