Hi, im trying to fix some problems on my car. Me and my dad changed the drum brakes on my car a while ago. And ever since, the passenger side one grinds a little, it sounds like my car is riding on rails almost. It's not too bad, but it is noticeable. And I need to sell my car soon so I want to fix it. I heard someone say it might be adjusted too tight. I don't know the slightest thing about drum brakes, but what do you guys think it could be. Anyone have this problem?
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Yeah, sounds like they may be adjusted too tight.
Look at the brakes with the drum removed, and at the bottom of the brake shoes, there is a metal wheel with grooves cut into it. There will be a piece of metal on top of it holding the grooves inplace to keep the wheel from turning in the up-wards direction, lift the piece of metal up, and turn the wheel up-wards a few times to loosen the brakes.
Hopefully, I explained it enough for you to see. If not, get a manual for basically ANY car with drum brakes, and it will have an illustration of what I'm talking about.
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