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Jim P
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:34 am Post subject:
1998 Taurus Brake question |
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I just installed new rear drums and shoes on my 98 Taurus.
I had the brakes compressed all the way in, and the adjuster screw all the
way in as well.
When I went to put the drums on, I noticed they were a bit snug on both
sides. There was no adjustment left, so at that point, I did not have many
options but to put them on before it started snowing. When I was driving the
other day with snow on the roads, I noticed that the back breaks were
grabbing first causing my car to go into a skid. Is it possible that Murrays
sold me the wrong drums?
Thanks for your help
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Backyard Mechanic
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:24 am Post subject:
Re: 1998 Taurus Brake question |
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"Jim P" <Enamanga (spam) @yahoo.com> wrote:
| Quote: | I just installed new rear drums and shoes on my 98 Taurus.
I had the brakes compressed all the way in, and the adjuster screw all
the way in as well.
When I went to put the drums on, I noticed they were a bit snug on
both sides. There was no adjustment left, so at that point, I did not
have many options but to put them on before it started snowing. When I
was driving the other day with snow on the roads, I noticed that the
back breaks were grabbing first causing my car to go into a skid. Is
it possible that Murrays sold me the wrong drums?
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did you make sure your parking brake was releasing properly?
This should always be part of the install process
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Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it! |
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Jim P
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:31 am Post subject:
Re: 1998 Taurus Brake question |
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"Backyard Mechanic" <pettyfog@yaywho.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | "Jim P" <Enamanga (spam) @yahoo.com> wrote:
I just installed new rear drums and shoes on my 98 Taurus.
I had the brakes compressed all the way in, and the adjuster screw all
the way in as well.
When I went to put the drums on, I noticed they were a bit snug on
both sides. There was no adjustment left, so at that point, I did not
have many options but to put them on before it started snowing. When I
was driving the other day with snow on the roads, I noticed that the
back breaks were grabbing first causing my car to go into a skid. Is
it possible that Murrays sold me the wrong drums?
did you make sure your parking brake was releasing properly?
This should always be part of the install process
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Sure did
I always check the operation of the emergency brake.
They are against the "stops" in the brake assembly.
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Al Bundy
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:09 am Post subject:
Re: 1998 Taurus Brake question |
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To answer your original question, yes. Murray could screw up. My
neighbor just got back from installing a NEW dead battery from their
store. I guess they forgot to charge it. They certainly forgot to check
it before she left.
In this case I doubt they sold you the wrong drums. The wrong drums
would be so far off it would be obvious. They could be mismachined, but
more likely mis-installed. |
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Jim P
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Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:24 am Post subject:
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"Al Bundy" <MSfortune@mcpmail.com> wrote in message
news:1134079780.653481.176200@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
| Quote: | To answer your original question, yes. Murray could screw up. My
neighbor just got back from installing a NEW dead battery from their
store. I guess they forgot to charge it. They certainly forgot to check
it before she left.
In this case I doubt they sold you the wrong drums. The wrong drums
would be so far off it would be obvious. They could be mismachined, but
more likely mis-installed.
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I could see mis-installing one side....but both?
This is not my first brake job on this car, or others so I doubt I installed
anything
incorrectly. |
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