Back wheel locking up.new brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

~72'Pete~ · 01-10-2003, 06:35 PM

My back wheel (drivers side is locking up very easily) locks up and I am not sure why, Ima newbie when it comes to this stuff.

I want to do a brake job, does anyone sell kits? What brand of parts do you guys use and reccomend.

Thanks ~72~ Pete

vcrazy8 · 01-10-2003, 07:36 PM

I would check to see if the wheel cylinder is leaking if it is you need to replace the shoes too

Mike C · 01-10-2003, 09:42 PM

A leaky axle seal can make that happen also. Bottom line is you are going to have to pull it apart and inspect it.

Project1970 · 01-10-2003, 09:58 PM

Yup...when mine did it, it was wheel cylinders.

bobs409 · 01-11-2003, 10:14 AM

Next time you notice it locking up, pull over and feel the wheel/drum carefully. If it's very hot, you have a brake locking up most likely due to a bad emergency brake cable.

I've had this on my truck and a Blazer I used to own.

Gene · 01-11-2003, 10:21 AM

Yep, i'd say leaking wheel cylinder. I had that same problem and found a bad wheel cylinder...

01-10-2003, 06:35 PM	#1
~72'Pete~ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 139	Back wheel locking up.new brakes? My back wheel (drivers side is locking up very easily) locks up and I am not sure why, Ima newbie when it comes to this stuff. I want to do a brake job, does anyone sell kits? What brand of parts do you guys use and reccomend. Thanks ~72~ Pete

01-10-2003, 07:36 PM	#2
vcrazy8 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: florence alabama Posts: 81	I would check to see if the wheel cylinder is leaking if it is you need to replace the shoes too __________________ 72 Custom Deluxe, Viper red with a 383 HT

01-10-2003, 09:42 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,714	A leaky axle seal can make that happen also. Bottom line is you are going to have to pull it apart and inspect it. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

01-10-2003, 09:58 PM	#4
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Yup...when mine did it, it was wheel cylinders. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

01-11-2003, 10:14 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Next time you notice it locking up, pull over and feel the wheel/drum carefully. If it's very hot, you have a brake locking up most likely due to a bad emergency brake cable. I've had this on my truck and a Blazer I used to own. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

01-11-2003, 10:21 AM	#6
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Yep, i'd say leaking wheel cylinder. I had that same problem and found a bad wheel cylinder... __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!



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