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i dotn knwo whats wrong w/ my brakes....they just dont seem to stay adjusted...i have a broken spring on one side but taht shouldnt cause it... they just dont seem to adjust properly...the shoes look good...the front brakes look good...they are bled right...but i just dont knwo whats wrong w/ it...coudl it be the master cylinder?
The hardware in your drums may be going bad. Sometimes you have to rebuild the drums with new springs, adjusters, actuators, etc.
I know that one of my adjsuters was not working right because the little arm that turned it would not make contact with the gear anymore.
I know that one of my adjsuters was not working right because the little arm that turned it would not make contact with the gear anymore.
Not much - I would think $30 for a new set of springs and adjusters, etc. You want to try to find a kit that allows you to rebuild the brake.
The other thing you can do is just replace individual parts, like the adjuster or the adjuster actuator or a spring.
No, I don't have any of the instant messengers!
The other thing you can do is just replace individual parts, like the adjuster or the adjuster actuator or a spring.
No, I don't have any of the instant messengers!
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where do i find kits like this? can i find it at like a checkers or something...
www.partsamerica.com if you wnt to see if its on there...or do i have to go to gm or what?
www.partsamerica.com if you wnt to see if its on there...or do i have to go to gm or what?
I found these on Autobarn.com. I imagine one of them is the springs, and one of them is the adjusters.
BRAKE SELF ADJUSTING REPAIR KIT
CARLSON H2644 SELF ADJUSTER REPAIR KIT
Note: self adjusting repair; rear; 225 x 45 drum $16.12
BRAKE DRUM HARDWARE KIT
CARLSON H7287 DRUM HARDWARE KIT
Note: drum all-in-one kit; rear; 225 x 45 drum $11.39
You should be able to get them anywhere. Remember that working on drums can be a pain! Make sure you have a good repair manual. You may also need a special tool, like a spanner.
BRAKE SELF ADJUSTING REPAIR KIT
CARLSON H2644 SELF ADJUSTER REPAIR KIT
Note: self adjusting repair; rear; 225 x 45 drum $16.12
BRAKE DRUM HARDWARE KIT
CARLSON H7287 DRUM HARDWARE KIT
Note: drum all-in-one kit; rear; 225 x 45 drum $11.39
You should be able to get them anywhere. Remember that working on drums can be a pain! Make sure you have a good repair manual. You may also need a special tool, like a spanner.


