On May 7, 11:17am, Robb Lightfoot wrote:
> > is the cause simply a *very* slightly oblong
> > drum on one or both of the rear brakes? (corrected with a replaced drum)
>
> I am not a brake expert, but I've been here. In my case it was an out of
> round drum. Brake man told me it was warped, and proved it by bolting it
> up to a lathe and slowly turning it, allowing me to see. THe problem is
> he recommended that I just replace the drum rather than turn it back into
> round.
This is often caused by leaving the car sitting for long periods of time
with the handbrake engaged. Remember to release the handbrake and chock
the wheels when you put your car away for the winter.
later,
John
rjl6n@uva.pcmail.Virginia.EDU
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