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drum brakes Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting stuckinvegas New User May 23, 2010, 10:17 AM Post #1 of 4 (1735 views) drum brakes Sign In i have a 2001 suzuki vitari, and for some reason the left rear drum brake adjuster lever keeps either braking or loosening up. im really not familiar enough with drums to attempt to see whats what,, but Just brakes have fixed it 2 times within 2years, and she just broke again. is this shoddy repair work? is it something i might be able to handle on my own? any comments would help, thanx (This post was edited by stuckinvegas on May 23, 2010, 10:46 AM) Sidom Veteran / Moderator May 23, 2010, 1:48 PM Post #2 of 4 (1719 views) Re: drum brakes Sign In If the same part keeps failing then something is going on..... I would have to see a diagram of that exact system to make a guess. If you are doing it yourself you can always take off both drums & compare the right side to the left. See if there are any missing or broken springs, see if there is a lever that sits on the R side adjuster that is either missing or off the L side... Stuff like that.. Sounds like something is going on in there stuckinvegas New User May 23, 2010, 3:13 PM Post #3 of 4 (1713 views) Re: drum brakes Sign In ya,, i was looking at a rear drum diagram,, it is the adjuster lever,, holds the springs that squeeze the drums??? and no,, just brakes rebuilt complete rear wheels,last year, they had "trouble" getting the right part the 1sttime,, then about a month ago it let loose again, making car undrivable. they fixed under warranty,, but yesterday,, same thing happens again.im leaning towards bad repairs, but i honestly dont kno how that lever attaches to drum,, or if just tension?? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator May 23, 2010, 3:16 PM Post #4 of 4 (1710 views) Re: drum brakes Sign In You may be using an adjuster for the wrong side of the car. That would make it loosen the brakes instead of tighten them. It would have reverse thread. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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