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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA
Posts: 755
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Two things:
air in the lines (unlikely unless you've been down there by yourself without your Mr.Mechanic). star wheel adjuster on the rear has stopped properly tightening the rear drum shoes. An easy inspection for this is to look at the shoes and see if they are worn evenly, or if they are a little flatter on the top and bottom of the friction material (which means they are not in full contact with the drum). Easy fix: adjust star wheel through rubber grommet behind the drum, until the drum can't come off easily. Can be done without removing the wheel, just jack it up so you can get your hands back there. In my experience, which can be found in my post history going back several years (2009), it is necessary to re-adjust the star wheel adjusters frequently once they stop working properly. I do mine every 5,000 miles; it only takes 10 minutes with a quick jack. |
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