Timbo Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 It took years, but I think I finally figured it out. After having my brakes serviced by a local Ford dealer, they started making a strange scraping noise that suggested an out-of-round drum. "Scrape-Scrape-Scrape-Scrape-Scrape". Pulling up on the parking brake, while applying the service brakes, seems to help, but it's no permanent fix. It drove me crazy for a long time, trying to figure out what it was and how to fix it. Then I finally broke down and just replaced everything (Drums, shoes and self-adjusters), but a few days later, it was back. Aaaaaaaaargh! Later I stumbled on an article that explained what it was and how to fix it..... Now I can't find the article! ? Basically it said that the shoes have to be seated in the drums when replaced to stop this from happening. I don't remember the details, but it was something to the effect of "pull parking brake up 8 clicks (+/-?), then drive backward at 5mph for 800 feet, then forward at 5mph for the same distance. Then everything should be fine. I don't have a torque wrench to adjust the parking brake with, so I haven't done it yet. Has anyone tried it? I swear to God... My next van is going to have 4 wheel disc brakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 14 hours ago, Timbo said: My next van is going to have 4 wheel disc brakes Disc brakes come with there own set of issues, watch out what you wish for. The seating the shoes is a good idea. Making sure the shoes are centered is also needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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