After replacing the brakes they are stuck to the drum and dragging

2001 DODGE DAKOTA

150,000 MILES • 4.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

ADAM FINCH

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I have replaced the shoes caliper hardware and the adjustment screw and now my brakes are stuck to the drum and dragging while I drive. i am stuck for answers.

May 12, 2019 at 9:20 AM

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SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

I have included the instructions from the factory on the removal and installation of the rear brake shoes on your vehicle in the diagrams down below. Please go through the guides below and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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May 12, 2019 at 10:37 AM