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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 01:36 AM
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u got drums or discs on the rear

perhaps its not adjusted properly?

On mine (Rear Drums) I can lock them soild at will. Especially on gravel or snow.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 02:25 AM
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Drum. on gravel,snow any surface like that they will lock, most of the time. But living on a steep hill ill have it fully pulled up and ill still roll, enugh that i rely on the transmission to keep it stationary.. they dont lock at speed going forward either
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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To me, that sounds more like something is wrong with them vs. not being strong enough.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Tman52
My driveway is a 50 degree slope.. and I "drift" on gravel and snow when I have nothing better to do.

there is NO possible way you'd be on a 50° slope!!! the steepest road in San Fransisco is 31.5% grade. a 12/12 pitch roof is 45° Daytona speedway is 31° bristol is 36°. motorcycle hill climbs are 50-55°

drum brakes are most effective forward and not in reverse. this is due to the self-energizing design in drum brake systems.

if you need more holding capacity, install a hydro lock brake system. you apply the brakes, pull a lever and the hydraulic pressure remains applied to all 4 brakes.
 

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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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SO maybe i dont know my exact slope degree of my driveway..
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 06:03 PM
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regardless of the slope of your driveway, Properly adjusted/functioning Ebrake will lock those wheels up solid.

Better pull those drums off and inspect
set the handle up so they are fully locked on at 3 clicks.
 
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