Re: Drum Brake Squeal
Sounds to me they adjusted the shoes to tight, and as you drove home they heated up and glazed.
I'd take the wheel off while you have it on a jack stand, and spin the drum to see how free it spins.
If it can't spin on it's own, then the shoes are to tight.
You can adjust them down a smidge, but then the damage is already done. Though the squeal should fade away over time, but if it's really bad then I do the following.
Take the drums off and scuff the drum/shoe contact surfaces, then reassemble with a good adjustment to let the drums turn without binding on the shoes. (this all walking the fine line of - you go that far you might as well do it all with new parts, but if you are tight on cash like most of us out there then...)
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Chris
1968 K20 Suburban
1972 K10 LWB PU
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