Re: clunk in right front brake 1201

Posted by Tim Cole On 2015/9/12 7:31:26

That could be anything from a loose backing plate to worn spring shackle pins and bushings to loose spring anchor u-bolts to a sticking cable to a worn out drum. If you pull out the manual there is actually entire list of items to check for front suspension problems.

When the linings were redone they should have been fitted to the drum diameter. If linings are replaced and drums put into a lathe without assessing drum wear the results are likely to be poor. Pickup trucks with rear drum brakes often suffered the malady of premature lock up due to worn drums. The solution was new drums and shoes.

Perhaps the car has a gypsy drum on it as well. I would measure the drum diameter of both sides to check for congruency. Ideally they should be within .010 of each other.

If the drum itself is shot the shoes can be shimmed to fit until such time as a better unit can be found.