clicking from all new rear brakes

2003 DODGE CHARGER
88,800 MILES • 3.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCKIN KEN KAY
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You stated,
"Inverted installation of the shoes springs would cause the hub to brush against them to emit clicking noise when brakes are applied."

I have this.
Do you mean the upper or lower brake spring , please explain further.
Thanks so much.
Ken
Feb 14, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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Hey Rocking Ken,

Not sure what you are talking about here can you elaborate please?

Cheers, Ken
Feb 14, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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ROCKIN KEN KAY
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it is a Caravan, known problem with the rear shoe brakes when braking from 25 to 0 mph.
"Inverted installation of the shoes springs would cause the hub to brush against them to emit clicking noise when brakes are applied."
inverted how , upside down, left right, upper or lower spring etc.
I wrote to the tech that wrote that.
Feb 15, 2018 at 6:57 AM
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Yes this makes sense because if the springs are not installed correctly they can protrude outward contacting the drum as is rotates.

Here is guide to help you see what I am talking about:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers, Ken
Feb 15, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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