When pulling the drums, start with the side that has "mucked up" cable.

And if it were me, I whould inspect each set of rear brakes.

If drums won't come off, put penetrating oil on area where axle stub
and opening on drum meet. Clean this area too. And if needed, put
penetrating oil at holes where the little bolts go in (if they're
still there). The oil *may* work it's way inbetween the axle flange
and area where it contacts drum.

*** The oil may contaminate the brake shoes when put at the "little
bolt" holes so bear this in mind. (i.e. maybe consider it a last
resort) ***

Cheers,

Neil.

On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 9:17 AM, David Bohannan <fjazzbass@gmail.com> wrote:
> I have a somewhat disconcerting noise and "feeling" after coming to a
>  complete stop... It feels as if my rear brakes are releasing a second or 2
>  AFTER I let off the brake pedal...it makes a bit of a thunk noise and feels
>  like something is releasing...maybe even in a suspension component...
>
>  I saw someone in the archives had a similar "symptom" but I didn't see any
>  response...
>
>  Any clues what I should look at first?
>
>  I know for a fact that my parking brake needs help...it barely holds on and
>  it seems the driver side cable is all mucked up...looks rusted and torn...I
>  am going to be ordering 2 of those (one for each side) and checking the
>  brakes themselves this weekend...
>
>  Any advice is appreciated!!
>
>  --
>  Dave - KC9FYM
>  85 GL "baby bus"
>  http://fjazzbass.blogspot.com
>

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