Rear Brakes - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

26-6 BRAKES
Condition
BRAKES GRAB OR
WONT HOLD IN
WET WEATHER
BRAKES SQUEAK
REAR BRAKES
DRAG
Service Diagnosis-Drum Brakes (Continued)
Possible Cause
(1) Linings water-soaked.
(2) Dirt, water in drums.
(3) Bent support plate allowing
excessive water to enter drum.
(4) Scored drums.
(1) Support plate bent or shoes
twisted.
(2) Metallic particles or dust
imbedded in lining.
(3) Lining rivets loose or lining not
held tightly against the shoe at
the ends.
(4) Drums distorted.
(5) Shoes scraping on support plate
ledges.
(6) Weak or broken hold-down
springs.
(7) Loose wheel bearings.
(8) Charred lining.
(9) Loose support plate, anchor,
drum, or wheel cylinder.
(10) Linings located wrong on shoes.
(1) Adjustment not correct.
(2) Parking brake cables frozen.
(3) Dirty lining.
(4) Wheel cylinder cups swollen or
piston sticking.
(5) Weak retracting springs.
(6) Shoes binding on support plate.
Correction
(1) Dry out linings by driving with
brakes lightly applied.
(2) Clean drums.
(3) Replace support plate.
(4) Replace or resurface in pairs.
(1) Replace damaged parts.
(2) Sand the surfaces of the linings
and drums. Remove all particles
of metal that may be found in
the surface of the linings.
(3) Replace rivets. Replace shoe
lining assemblies if damaged.
(4) Turn or replace drums.
(5) Lubricate.
(6) Replace defective parts.
(7) Adjust bearings.
(8) Replace lining.
(9) Tighten.
(10) Install linings correctly.
(1) Adjust brake shoes and parking
brake mechanism.
(2) Lubricate or replace as required.
(3) Replace lining.
(4) Overhaul cylinders.
(5) Replace springs.
(6) Lubricate support plate ledges.
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