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Noise during braking

Noisy on rear brakes

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I read some comments about the rear brakes. Some of the base models have drums on the rear and they have a tricky brake expander on the top. Also some drums come with bearings installed and some do not. Last, the shoes may have a thick and thin shoe on each axle side. This may be because the Emergency brake needs thicker shoes. Old time front shoes had a long and short shoe with I believe the long shoe rearward.

As some people had trouble obtaining the correct set of shoes, finding the adjusters and returning them to zero; it is possible that the Emergency brake reel needs to be released to let the E brake cable to return to its fullest length. This would let the rear shoes have the most room for adjustment and retract them.

Many speak of 2 hours minimum for this project. With bearings needing to be installed in cheaper drums and more than 1 brake shoe called for, this may be a fitting project for a Professional.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 29, 2008

SOURCE: clanking noise coming from rear

To be honest, check if you have a rock or two in the wheel well.... that will cause a clunking sound when u start to accelerat, and go to stop- your tires go slow enough for the rocks to start tumbling....check, that might be it

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2009

SOURCE: rear brake

Sounds like you have a stuck caliper on the rear, and brake pads worn out. Replace caliper, pads and most likely rotors.

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Marvin

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  • Posted on May 01, 2009

SOURCE: noisy brakes after brake pad replacement

did u turn the rotors? did u use a name brand brake pad? allot of the cheaper brands are really noisy, have you tied a product called brake quite?

fordexpert

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  • Posted on Sep 23, 2009

SOURCE: noise from rear brakes but pads and rotors are

Did you check the emergency brakes? The rear rotors have drum brakes on the inside. You may have to loosen the adjustment to get the rotor off.

They will try your patience. Even brake shops miss the diagnosis. Hard to very hard to replace the mounting springs.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2010

SOURCE: rear drum brake noise on my 2003 ford focus

either the brakes need to be replaced or there is alot of junk built up inside. Either way rear drums need to be taken off, cleaned and shoes inspected for wear.

Testimonial: "thanks."

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