When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Right rear drum brake drags and grabs. WHAT IS NEW. Drums, cylinders, shoes, axels, bearings, spring kits. A quick hard tap will lock up right rear and tire will screech. 5 to 10 mph light application and it anchors. I can hear it dragging at low speeds. Drums come off very easy. I have always used E brake and not detected any problem. There are no fluid leaks, Shoes are at 50%Van has 100 thousand. I am only owner. Local ford dealer is stumped.
Based off your description, I would say you've probably got a bad brake hose. I am not that familiar with the E150 to give you a precise location (just trace the line back and look for a rubber hose).... but I would guess that a hose is swollen internally, and not releasing the fluid when you let off the brake pedal.
Could also be something (rust) stuck in a metal line as well......
Did the system get bled well, and all new fluid added?
From what you wrote it appears as though the rear brake does not disengage once applied. As you know drum brakes use a mechanical spring to return the shoe to the neutral position after the shoes have been engaged. You may want to review the brake assembly and ensure nothing is binding the spring and that everything is where it should be i.e. front shoe in the front and rear shoe is rear, ... I find that whenever I have this type of problem it's always the most obvious thing causing it.
Good luck mate.
I have a very similar issue with mine. I also replaced shoes cylinders and even the springs on one side that looked not so good. Since i last took off rotors the only thing i noticed is a bit of a leak from the bearing seal on the axle and when i put them back it has not had any issues for the last two weeks.
However one thing i did notice prior to this removal was this would mainly happen in the mornings while it was humid. I been meaning to bleed the brakes to see if there is any air in the brake lines. Just thought i would mention my situation.
Link.... It could need to just be bled. Just note that these trucks have brake hoses that are prone to rotting out from the inside out. These lines are my FRONT lines, but when I went to put new pads on, they snapped on me.... and I took a pic of the inside.
Link.... It could need to just be bled. Just note that these trucks have brake hoses that are prone to rotting out from the inside out. These lines are my FRONT lines, but when I went to put new pads on, they snapped on me.... and I took a pic of the inside.
Please explain what I am looking at. I suppose it is the flexible hose to the caliper.
09-12-2017, 02:46 PM
1999 E-150 rear brakes
