1996 Chevy Truck Rear Brakes grab

1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK
130,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOUNTAINDAN
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When my brakes are wet the rear brakes are extremely touchy and will lock up very easly. The ABS does release them and once they warm up they operate normally. I notice it alot after I launch my Seadoo's and the rear brakes are wet, when I barely touch the brakes they lock up!
Jan 22, 2008 at 11:10 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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remove rear wheels and remove drums, you will probably find your axle seals are leaking, causing gear oil to get on the brake shoes causing them to grab.
Jan 22, 2008 at 11:35 AM
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MOUNTAINDAN
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Thanks, I will look at them this weekend
Jan 24, 2008 at 4:32 PM
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