rear brakes

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Has anyone had any problem with their rear drum brakes? I have only done 22000 miles.It makes a grinding noise when I brake at slow speed.Surely the brake pads can't be worn out that quick.
 
Mine does this too. When the car stands still and I release the brakes to let the car roll (on an incline) I hear a grinding noise, like the ripping bulk of a sinking ship.
I think that this is normal for a drum brake to do this...

Dennis de Held

Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
 
Mine does it too if left for a while...3 days without driving. It goes after the first couple of brake applications.
I guess it is just regular corrosion of the drum being 'burnt' off.
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Your mind is best used like a parachute - OPEN
The UK does not have bad weather - we have the wrong clothes
 
Yep, happens when you wash the car and then drive off-combination of rust and grit. Soon wears away.

Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit
 
Has anyone painted their rear drum covers? I ask as mine are starting to get surface corrosion. I recall someone mentioning this a long time back but there were concerns re heat build up.
Anyone got any tips?

Regards - The Foghorn

2001 TDI SE Atantic Blue, Open Sky, 16" 6 spoke alloys, Satellite cloth & space box system. The "Dogs Twitchers"
 
foghorn

If you do a search of the forum under:

paint drums (match all words)

check the archived items post box

and it will drag up three results-look at the one:
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rear discs/drums quickbow 15 18/2/03 16.44

you will find a wealth of alternatives on paint for rear drums-I would copy and paste but it's too much!

Let me know if you have any problems finding the info.


Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit
 
I submitted on this. Plasticote silver grey is very effective anfd long lasting, use their anti rust primer.
 
Maersk

Almost the only thing I remember from my physics lessons at school is that silver is almost the worst colour for radiating heat. Polishing the drums is worse. Glossy black is better, matt black is best.

Chivers ':)'
'02 A2 1.4TDi SE
 
Jep but at the temps they don't reach it is not a problem. I like silver grey it matches the original colour
 
i too, have had this problem. my dealer says i need to brake harder, but i think that is a bunch of crap. the guy who inspects my car told me that my rear brakes were almost TOO tight. could be just an adjustment thing. hasn't hurt any performance, it's just irritating!
 
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