How do you get a drum brake lock off?

Jack the car up, remove the wheel and get the garden hose propped up to just trickle water into the drum. Let it run a while then start try and move the drum using a pry bar. It should start moving back & forth a little more each time. You should see a bunch of crap being flushed out.

Why do my rear drum brakes lock up?

Rear drum brakes can lock for several reasons. One reason could be a defective wheel cylinder, which is part of the brake system. Your parking brake cable could also be adjusted too tight. The slightest pressure on the brake pedal, will then cause the brakes to work at full force, causing the lock up.

Which way do you loosen drum brake adjuster?

Which way do you loosen drum brake adjuster?

1. Locate the access hole on the outside of the brake drum.
2. Turn the brake drum so that the access hole is aligned with the drum’s adjuster screw.
3. Turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise until it comes to a halt.
4. Pull the drum off of the wheel.

How do you know when drum brakes need replacing?

Technical Bulletins

1. Inconsistent brake pedal feel. If the rear brakes are drum brakes, the driver may feel vibrations under braking.
2. Hand brake feels loose. If the hand brake requires a hard yank to keep the car from rolling off, chances are the brake shoes need replacing.
3. Scraping noise while braking.

What would cause a rear drum brake to lock up?

What would cause drum brakes to stick?

Drum brakes have a backing plate, brake shoes, a brake drum, a wheel cylinder and return springs. Of all these parts, the brake caliper can get stuck, causing a sticking sensation, so pay attention to wheels equipped with disk brakes.

What happens when rear brakes lock up?

The second type can be called brake lock-up. You might even skid. When this happens, you can expect steering and control of your vehicle to be extremely difficult. See our Complete Guide to Disc Brakes and Drum Brakes for more on these types of systems, as well as our Brake Service FAQ.

How do I know if my drum brakes need to be adjusted?

Periodic adjustment of the drum brakes makes sure that the brakes do not drag when driving as this can rob power from the vehicle and cause the brakes to wear out much more quickly. Drum brakes usually need to be adjusted when the brake pedal has to be pressed down a lot before the brakes engage.

How do you remove a stuck brake drum?

Gain access to the rear of the drum assembly and look for an inspection while which is closed up with a rubber grommet. Remove the rubber grommet which will give us access to adjust the automatic adjuster. Two screwdrivers are needed, insert the first screwdriver into the hole, push back the lock.

How do you replace the brake on a Dodge Ram?

Rear brake assembly. 1. Disengage the secondary shoe return spring from the anchor pin. Figure 5. Secondary spring. 2. Disengage the primary shoe return spring from the anchor pin. Figure 6. Primary spring. 3. Push in on the hold-down retainer and turn it 90 degrees and remove the retainer, spring, and pin.

Why are my brake shoes not moving on my Dodge Ram?

If for some reason after tapping it with a mallet it still refuses to move, it is possible that the brake shoes might have dug into the brake drum. To free them up, you might need to loosen the adjuster that is located on the back inside the brake drum and can be accessed by an opening in the backing plate.

How do you remove rear wheel lug nuts?

Figure 2. Remove rear wheel lug nuts. The rear brake drum should be able to be slid off but might require a few taps with a mallet to free it up. If for some reason after tapping it with a mallet it still refuses to move, it is possible that the brake shoes might have dug into the brake drum.