The Ford Barn

Steve Rinaldo · 05-23-2020, 09:58 AM

When my 1930 sedan sits for several days and I go to take it out, one wheels brake grabs hard and makes a loud noise. It kinda of sounds like other drum brake cars when the shoe hold down spring or clip is broken. After you apply the brakes 2/3 times every thing works like it should. Also the car doesn't pull to one side. I don't think its some to be overly concerned about but I'd like to know where to look. Maybe another lock down project.
Any thoughts? Thanks, Steve

Tacoma Bob · 05-23-2020, 10:13 AM

MMMM sounds like one drum is grabbing when cold and heats up and expands. Could be a simple adjustment of the wedge.

Jack Shaft · 05-23-2020, 10:40 AM

A cracked or broken brake shoe lining will cause this as well.

Purdy Swoft · 05-23-2020, 02:05 PM

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You didn't say whether it was front or back . I had a similar problem with a rear wheel brake . The old grease at one of the rear brake cam SHAFTS was causing a tightness or a bind . I disconnected the brake rod on the effected rear wheel to feel for the bind at the rear brake lever . I removed the grease fitting and sprayed in some penetrating oil to soften the old grease . After washing out the old grease , I installed a new grease fitting and greased the shaft . works good now . Just a thought .

05-23-2020, 09:58 AM	#1
Steve Rinaldo Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 89	Odd Brake Issue When my 1930 sedan sits for several days and I go to take it out, one wheels brake grabs hard and makes a loud noise. It kinda of sounds like other drum brake cars when the shoe hold down spring or clip is broken. After you apply the brakes 2/3 times every thing works like it should. Also the car doesn't pull to one side. I don't think its some to be overly concerned about but I'd like to know where to look. Maybe another lock down project. Any thoughts? Thanks, Steve

05-23-2020, 10:13 AM	#2
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: Odd Brake Issue MMMM sounds like one drum is grabbing when cold and heats up and expands. Could be a simple adjustment of the wedge.

05-23-2020, 10:40 AM	#3
Jack Shaft BANNED Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 1,196	Re: Odd Brake Issue A cracked or broken brake shoe lining will cause this as well.

05-23-2020, 02:05 PM	#4
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Odd Brake Issue Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You didn't say whether it was front or back . I had a similar problem with a rear wheel brake . The old grease at one of the rear brake cam SHAFTS was causing a tightness or a bind . I disconnected the brake rod on the effected rear wheel to feel for the bind at the rear brake lever . I removed the grease fitting and sprayed in some penetrating oil to soften the old grease . After washing out the old grease , I installed a new grease fitting and greased the shaft . works good now . Just a thought . Last edited by Purdy Swoft; 05-23-2020 at 02:30 PM.