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My van has started skipping when pulling out

Tiny
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Its a 75 diesel van idles seems too be ok does take a few cranks too get it started but relly doesnt seem too have a lot of power and is really juddery at junctions when pulling out
could the brakes be binding as it feels like the front wheels are skipping
there is a slow whine from the rear end when slowing down the van is front wheel drive
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 8:16 AM

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Tiny
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Without any proper diagnostics it is not possible to know what is causing the lack of power and I would suggest starting with checking the fuel supply. The fuel filter might require replacement.

The whine from rear could be a failing wheel bearing and you need to have it checked.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 9:24 AM
Tiny
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Turns out the rer near side drum was so badly rusted had too sand the rust down on one side as it was dragging on that its a lot better after that and reverses without trying to throw me outta the seat still a tad jittery but no where near as bad as be fore
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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How do you test the brake cylinders for working as front facing pad nearly new looking rear facing pad is half worn
drum brakes
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 12:01 PM
Tiny
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You need to remove the drums and push the shoes against the cylinder one way and reverse to see if they are stuck.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 12:12 PM
Tiny
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A lot of banging from that wheel that gets louder and faster with speed would that be the shoes catching
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 4:57 PM
Tiny
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Banging are usually not caused by the shoes. Did you check the lug nut torque and wheel bearings for excessive side movements?
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 4:59 PM
Tiny
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No excessive movement on the wheel at all but rotates smoothley then stops and is stiff too move but spins ok after that till it stops again
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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Still skipping on the front wheels when slowly pulling away
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Seems the rear brake cylinders are stuck and the drums are out of round.

Front could have similar problems with sticking brake calipers and bad rotors.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 5:34 PM
Tiny
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Looks like a weekend strip down and flush then
can the cylinders be released or are they a change job
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 5:43 PM
Tiny
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Is there a system too bleed IE FRONT TOO BACK
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 5:45 PM
Tiny
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You would need to replace the cylinders. In this case bleeding is not going to help. You need to have the problem rectified and then bleed the system.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 AT 11:28 PM

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