2001 Chevy Cavalier rear brakes

2001 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
97,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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RICHARD E BROOKS
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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
Mar 16, 2008 at 1:44 AM
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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?


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Feb 25, 2021 at 1:21 AM
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