brake drums

2001 FORD FOCUS
95,000 MILES
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ANDYLYN
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had brakes changed wheels running free but drums are getting hot (rear)
Feb 12, 2012 at 11:48 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Make sure there are no broken or misplaced springs and the brake shoes are releasing.
Feb 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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ANDYLYN
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ive checked this they all seem fine dont no what to try next
Feb 12, 2012 at 12:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do the brakes release when you take your foot off the brake pedal? Is the parking brake fully releasing?
Feb 12, 2012 at 1:06 PM
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