Message text written by "Bob Danielson"
>I thought it was just a handbrake problem - right side would lock but
driver
side rear wheel wouldn't lock. This morning I had the wife, step on the
brake pedal and the driver side doesn't lock up no matter how tight I
adjust
them. The piston moves out and activates one shoe but nothing happens on
the
other shoe. I checked the right side and noticed that the whole
piston/cylinder assembly unit slides back and forth which in turn moves the
other shoe out against the drum........... I think. On the driver side this
assembly is almost frozen. I've got it freed up and am wondering if I
should
use brake lube on it. Also, does any of this make sense?
Thanks
Bob Danielson
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Bob,
Even if the wheel cylinder was locked to the backing plate the pressure
exerted by the one moving shoe would stop that side wheel. After your
description I would suspect that you are not getting pressure. Have a look
at the brake hose. Is it soft and mushy? If they are original they are
about due for replacement. Check the fronts while you're at it.
Dave
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