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ezloader · 06-18-2025, 11:33 AM

Hi all
Have one rear brake that’s a little off won’t lock on #
3 position on pedal.If I make it lock then release pedal
It does not spin freely until I back it off a few clicks.
Lining is good maybe wacky brake drum?
Tried all lengths on brake rod no luck.
Thx in advance
29 standard phaeton.
DJ.

P.S. · 06-18-2025, 11:38 AM

Either weak springs, worn parts, or gummy mechanism.

nkaminar · 06-18-2025, 07:40 PM

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The gummy mechanism that Paul talked about is the cam. This is the part that slides back and forth in the cam shaft. It pushes on the rollers on the shoes.

I worked on a car where the cam was rusted solid in the camshaft and nothing would loosen it. I had to buy new parts.

The cam shaft could also be gummy in the backing plate where it rotates.

06-18-2025, 11:33 AM	#1
ezloader Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Milton ga Posts: 49	Rear brake Hi all Have one rear brake that’s a little off won’t lock on # 3 position on pedal.If I make it lock then release pedal It does not spin freely until I back it off a few clicks. Lining is good maybe wacky brake drum? Tried all lengths on brake rod no luck. Thx in advance 29 standard phaeton. DJ.

06-18-2025, 11:38 AM	#2
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 1,921	Re: Rear brake Either weak springs, worn parts, or gummy mechanism. __________________ 2024-2025 MAFCA Technical Director

06-18-2025, 07:40 PM	#3
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 5,854	Re: Rear brake Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The gummy mechanism that Paul talked about is the cam. This is the part that slides back and forth in the cam shaft. It pushes on the rollers on the shoes. I worked on a car where the cam was rusted solid in the camshaft and nothing would loosen it. I had to buy new parts. The cam shaft could also be gummy in the backing plate where it rotates. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

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