rudypoochris Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 This is not Z related, but I can't seem to figure it out so thought I would post. I have a 1992 Ford Explorer. It had Ford OE replacement pads all around. I changed out the rear shoes (drums in rear) with Napa replacement pads a little while ago. Ever since then the rears have been locking before the fronts on panic stops. I would think this means that the Napa pads are too aggressive, but someone mentioned that it may be due to the fact that I did not get the drums resurfaced. Would resurfacing the drums matter (they are not pitted or anything like that)? The person mentioned that the old pads probably left a little glaze or something similar that is gripping. Would a quick hit with 100-200 grain sand paper be advisable? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woldson Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The backs might stop doing that after they bed in. Once I did not resurface the front rotors on a car and it was amazing how fast the pads wore out. Never again will I take that shortcut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I would first adjust the rear drum brakes manually per the procedure in the FSM. Yanking on the e-brake only tightens up the rear brake adjustment. If the rear brakes are too tight already, they need to be manually adjusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 I believe the drum brakes automatically adjust every time I apply them while the car is reversing (I set them loose when I first installed them, then let the brakes tighten by reversing and stopping a couple of times). I think I will have the drums turned... if that does not solve the issue I guess it might just be time for stickier pads in front. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 16 year old Ford Epxlorers and 35 year old Datsun 240Zs most likely have brake adjusters that don't work properly. Any time rear brake shoes are repalced they need manual adjusting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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