<VV> More Re: Brakes grabbing

[Chris & Bill Strickland]

Chris & Bill Strickland wrote:

> -- it is ideal and recommended to replace brakes in full axle sets 
> only. period. 


Belatedly, I add -- both sides AT THE SAME TIME!  As it is, Stephen, you 
have (or had) one used set on the left front (I believe it was left) and 
a new set on the right front -- that's not the same as two new sets at 
the same time (almost new is not "new").  Maybe they will eventually 
wear in and mate up, maybe not -- different usage makes them different.  
Google for hints on drum brake break-in procedures, everyone has 
something different, but it is generally a dozen or so good hard stops, 
followed by a cooling off period, repeating, and then readjusting.  I've 
found a half dozen really hard stops (35 mph down a 10% grade) is 
probably good enough -- enough to smell them at least.  Manufacturer's 
recommendations are always recommended.

Doesn't mean that is why your brakes are pulling -- could be your 
alignment, brake torque, suspension wear, and the crown of the road, or 
that rear emergency brake cable -- you didn't say that you removed it, 
lubed and inspected it, and either found it good or bad, so ...

Bill Strickland