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krazymatt
Explorer
Jun 21, 2015

Will a dirty magnet cause intermittent brakes?

So as I continue on my quest to solve my intermittent brakes issue I took off one drum and there is a film of grease on the drum and magnet probably from those useless easy lube fittings. There was a...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2015
Magnet needs a grease free surface to 'grab' in order to rotate and cause brake shoe lever to engage.
Magnet will naturally 'slip' as it reaches full travel and drum continues to rotate but grease film will not allow it to remain at full extension holding brake shoes out against drum....magnet will 'skip' making shoes grab/not grab

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