Just did some rear break work on 2005 Dodge Dakota. Got the break drums spun, new shoes and the spring kit replaced.


Been driving it for a few months now after replacing it, after the first few weeks, the brakes started making a thunking noise. I was told from a friend that the spring kit needed to be adjusted and usually by backing up and stopping suddenly and applying the brakes firmly, it would adjust itself. So I did that and the thunking noise went away for about 2 months and now the thunking noise is back and I've tried doing the backing up trick and stopping suddenly. No luck and it's still thunking. This thunking noise happens when I apply the break.


Also, I get another thunking noise when going over a bump (when not even applying the brakes). I would think that this is a separate issue (shocks?), but thought I would mention that I get a thunking noise when going over a bump. Will have to go under the truck tomorrow and inspect the shocks.


Any suggestions?!


Thanks!

 

Take the drums off, have a look, report back.