Re: Squealing Brakes

From: Sam (sam_p@ix.netcom.com)
Date: Tue Jun 11 1996 - 11:13:53 EDT


You wrote:
>
>
>To: Dakota Mailing List; Mopar Mailing List
>From: Clement_D on Tue, Jun 11, 1996 8:02 AM
>Subject: Squealing Brakes
>
>About a month ago my Dakota developed a squeal from the left rear brake when
>almost stopped under medium to hard brake application (doesn't do it with
>light pressure).
>
>My first thought was it was time for rear brakes. Upon examination the shoes
>and drums looked in fine condition (no rivit or metal contact, no excessive
>ware on the drums). Since I had it apart I decided to do a brake job anyway.
>The drums were turned, new shoes and all the springs / clips were replaced.
>The backing plate was cleaned and the shoe contact points were lubed with
>hi-temp grease.
>
>The squealing continues (still on the left side only) and I would like some
>inputs as to the cause and solution.
>
>NOTE: The leading edge of the shoes are chamfered and the backing plate is
>tight on the axle.
>
>Dave Clement
>
    
    Just a guess, but could it be something with the rear-anti lock stuff
possibly???
    
    ..Sam '95 CC Dakota

 



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