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MNSubbie · 05-08-2023, 01:52 PM

I have a 48 Merc sedan with a strange brake issue: The LF brake shoes are VERRRY Slow to retract after you let up on the brake pedal.

Step on the brakes, and on that one wheel, the shoes stay out in contact with the drum---------until about 15 minutes go by. If you give it time, it will eventually retract. Or you can force the shoes back to the rest position with a couple of big screw drivers. The LF is the only wheel that does this.

The car has all new brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. Not sure exactly how long ago they were replaced, but all are shiny and like new.

Before I start taking things apart and replacing stuff that doesn't need to be replaced, I thought I'd see if someone here on the Forum has an idea of what my problem is.

Thanks in advance for your help

05-08-2023, 01:52 PM	#1
MNSubbie Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 16	Brake Shoes Not Retracting I have a 48 Merc sedan with a strange brake issue: The LF brake shoes are VERRRY Slow to retract after you let up on the brake pedal. Step on the brakes, and on that one wheel, the shoes stay out in contact with the drum---------until about 15 minutes go by. If you give it time, it will eventually retract. Or you can force the shoes back to the rest position with a couple of big screw drivers. The LF is the only wheel that does this. The car has all new brake lines, wheel cylinders and master cylinder. Not sure exactly how long ago they were replaced, but all are shiny and like new. Before I start taking things apart and replacing stuff that doesn't need to be replaced, I thought I'd see if someone here on the Forum has an idea of what my problem is. Thanks in advance for your help