Brake Pad stuck after releasing Air Brake
I had one of my rear drum brakes stay engaged after I released the air parking brake. Just one shoe on one wheel. I was told to put it in gear and "give it some gas". Sure enough after a few tries it ...
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The usual reason for the problem is that it was parked with some moisture left in the drums as in after a rain shower, etc.
To prevent the sticking, although this is hard to remember to do at the time it happens, is to apply the brakes lightly as you park it. This is enough to heat up the drums and evaporate the moisture.
If you forget to do the above, as I have, rather than just putting it in gear and breaking it loose, try gently applying forward and reverse to break it loose.
To prevent the sticking, although this is hard to remember to do at the time it happens, is to apply the brakes lightly as you park it. This is enough to heat up the drums and evaporate the moisture.
If you forget to do the above, as I have, rather than just putting it in gear and breaking it loose, try gently applying forward and reverse to break it loose.
