Cant Write
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@The_Josh_Bear nailed it, listen to him. Rear drums work when adjusted properly, you prolly have 13”x3” shoes, compare that too a disc setup. Plus have the factory load adjuster working that biases even more towards the rear. The down fall to drums is their ability to shed heat once hot.
To know if my drums are adjusted, I do do the reverse and stab the brake pedal. I also use the E-brake EVERY SINGLE TIME I put it in park. That helps me know where the shoes are.
When adjusting them, I like to spin the wheel and having them spin one rotation....give or take a little. If they spin over 1.5, a notch tighter.
Plus the e-brake is far superior to a disc setup unless you go driveshaft mounted.
Yes, you have a chance of e-brake freezing. I’ve only had it happen once really bad in 25 years of driving.
To know if my drums are adjusted, I do do the reverse and stab the brake pedal. I also use the E-brake EVERY SINGLE TIME I put it in park. That helps me know where the shoes are.
When adjusting them, I like to spin the wheel and having them spin one rotation....give or take a little. If they spin over 1.5, a notch tighter.
Plus the e-brake is far superior to a disc setup unless you go driveshaft mounted.
Yes, you have a chance of e-brake freezing. I’ve only had it happen once really bad in 25 years of driving.