2K Tundra brake problem

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Bill Wolcott - 30 Mar 2008 16:42 GMT

The brakes will "grab" at low speed stops, like when rolling to a stop sign
or intersection. When it happens, the right rear wheel brake will lock. It
will release with no effort if I reverse the truck, but trying to pull
forward in drive requires a lot of throttle. Any thoughts?
Bill W
2K Tundra 4wd xcab V8
180K

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Mike - 31 Mar 2008 01:08 GMT

> The brakes will "grab" at low speed stops, like when rolling to a stop sign
> or intersection. When it happens, the right rear wheel brake will lock. It
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> 2K Tundra 4wd xcab V8
> 180K

Pull the wheel, remove the drum and have a look at the brakes. Sounds like a
broken return or holdown spring. Should be easy to spot the problem.

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Bubba - 24 Apr 2008 02:22 GMT

Could also be a brake fluid leak causing the brake lining to swell and hence
lock. Check the slave cylinder for wetness.

>> The brakes will "grab" at low speed stops, like when rolling to a stop
>> sign or intersection. When it happens, the right rear wheel brake will
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> like a broken return or holdown spring. Should be easy to spot the
> problem.

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