2001 Chevy Cavalier rear brakes

Tiny
RICHARD E BROOKS
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  • 2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 97,000 MILES
The rear brakes on my car keeps locking I have cleaned all the dust out the pads are in good shape the self adjusters are not tight the rear wheel turns freely and the e brake is not tight open for suggestions
Sunday, March 16th, 2008 AT 8:44 AM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Make sure the primary and secondary shoes are not reversed! You did turn or replace the drums? And there is no contaminats on the linings? And don't forget, a small bit of white lith grease on the pads...thats the area the shoe rests on! New hardware?


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Rear_Shoesa_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_Rear_Shoesb_1.jpg

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