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Old 06-06-2013 | 08:44 PM
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Right rear brake grabs
Right rear brake grabs. Been doing I ever since I bought the truck. I loosened the star wheel, but it still grabs. Any ideas?
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Old 06-07-2013 | 11:23 AM
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Take it apart and clean and spray with Corrosion-x all but the shoes.

Make sure it is assembled correctly....drum brakes often aren't put together right.
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Old 06-07-2013 | 11:33 AM
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Leaking differential oil on the shoes will make them grab.
Replace the outer seal and the shoes.
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Old 06-14-2013 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mtdoragary
Right rear brake grabs. Been doing I ever since I bought the truck. I loosened the star wheel, but it still grabs. Any ideas?
Have you been inside to see what's going on? Pull the drum and take a look. As mentioned, probably axle or brake fluid on the shoes.
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Old 06-14-2013 | 10:05 PM
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Rowing heavy for 700 miles eliminated the problem
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Old 06-14-2013 | 10:53 PM
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damp brake dust can do it too. or cheap aftermarket shoes without the tapered leading edge
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