I am having similar issues.

I just got done doing shoes and drums on my 98 and now when I brake not only does it pull to the right Hard (after new front rotors, pads & calipers) I now have a hard shake from the rear.

Going to tear it apart tomorrow and see if I can find the cause. I will be keeping a eye on this thread tho.

 

Did you at all replace the springs and adjusters when you did the shoes and drums? I replaced my shoes, wheel cylinders, springs, and adjusters but not the drums where as they were smooth still and not rusted. Give those a try, it just might work.

 

yes I replaced all hardware (minus adjusters as mine were in good condition and spun freely), shoes and drums. I left the W.C's alone as they were not leaking or anything. bled the rear's right after.

I did keep having the ABS light kick on while bleeding. Not to sure what that means, but once I shut the truck off and fired her back up the light stayed off till we bled them again. Same thing happened when I changed front brake's and bled them.

 

Interesting, mine didn't have that problem

 

I don't usually have the ignition on when I bleed brakes after replacing parts...... it just confuses things.

Did you replace the front brake hoses as well?

 

Me?

No I did not replace the hoses at that time. But I did run to advance and grabbed both today. got the truck off the ground, all four wheels off and checking things out really good. I see nothing strange really. It was my first time doing drums and shoes so I tore them all down tonight to re-do and make sure things are in place and correct. I did notice my e-brake lever spring/cables have a lot of play and push right against the adjuster spring at the bottom of the shoes. Is that a problem?

I know I need all new e-brake cables as mine are dangling and hanging right next to the gas tank. could that have something to do with the e-brake lever spring/cable problem..


And our brakes can be bled without the engine running? I thought it needed to be running. do you still get as much pressure as if the truck was running?

 

here is a few pics of what I was talking about..

 

That shouldn't be a problem. (springs)

Without the engine running, the pedal *may* be a bit harder to push, but, I am usually bleeding brakes in a garage...... and kinda like that whole 'breathing oxygen" thing. (as opposed to carbon monoxide. ) Besides, it's good exercise.......

 

Hello I'm new to forums ,This is my 1st drum/shoe replacement,I have pulsation in my pedal. I replaced drum,shoe,hardware (adjuster as well) and cylinder wheel. I engaged the parking brake several times to try to adjust the shoes after I encountered the pulsation.I was going to bleed the brakes again,but before I do I was thinking of seeing what you guys think. I didnt put the anti seize on the hard points on the backer , but I did clean them real good with brake cleaner.

I was also thinking that maybe I put the shoes too tight for the drum. I saw the responses about the drums needing be turned but I'm not sure the local parts shops do that (advance auto/auto zone).

Any thoughts?
(btw 98 1500 4x4 5.2)
Thanks guys

 

Did you have the pulsation before you did the rears? If not, then turning the drums should take care of it. Need to find a machine shop, or garage that will do it for you. (just bring in the drums, shouldn't be more than 10 or 15 bucks each.... yeah, not cheap... )

If it was there before, take a look at the front brakes.