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98 Ram 1500 4 Wheel drive rear brake issue

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Old 09-20-2017, 06:51 PM
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Default 98 Ram 1500 4 Wheel drive rear brake issue
The rear brakes on my 98 Ram 1500 4 wheel drive keeps self adjusting too tight. Any suggestions on what would be causing this to happen?
 
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Old 09-20-2017, 07:12 PM
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Shoes loose on the nails? Spring broke? Shoes worn to the rivets?
 
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Old 09-20-2017, 07:32 PM
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After a closer look the shoes are wearing uneven. The springs do look ok
 
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Not sure if a picture would help
 
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Are the shoes on backwards? The shoe with the shorter pad surface should be on the FRONT. (can't really tell which way is which in the pic.)
 
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Adjuster looks too crusty for my taste. Try a new adjuster kit and even springs. Lube everything accordingly.
 
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