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Subject:Re: pulsing rear brakes
From:BenT Syncro
Date:Wed, 1 Aug 2007 14:49:41 -0700

On 8/1/07, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Most pulsating brakes are the front. They feel like they are the rear
> brakes. Most times it is warped rotors. My brakes pulsated and they were
> the
> back brakes. The Vanagon was up on blocks and the block crushed.TheVanagon
> fell on the asphalt. Either the rear bearings bent, bearing housing, brake
> drum,or stub axel. How to tell which? Replace them all with a new used
> hub.
>
> Warped brake drum will do it. First,loosen the lug nuts and retighten them
> correctly. Do the front rotors ,too. Did you do any recent maintiance or
> repairs?
>

Roger,

He did say, "This is after I just redid the rear brakes with new
shoes. any input on what i could have done wrong?"

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BenT