1997 Pontiac Sunfire brakes lock up

1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
163,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SASSY_KINDA
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my rear brakes lock up when i first start driving my car, but after a few minutes they quit locking up why is this
Nov 12, 2008 at 12:22 AM
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LLOYDERBAUM08
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have you checked you back breaks for wear. or looked at the drums. maybe try replacing your self adjesters. and that should stop them from locking up
Nov 22, 2008 at 6:55 PM
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F4I_GUY
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This is because the shop that replaced your brake shoes do not have the correct arc. I have seen these many times. In the morning, the rear brakes will actually lock up hard on you, correct? Replace the brake shoes with riveted original shoes and you'll be fine.
Nov 25, 2008 at 9:40 PM
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