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1998 Taurus Brake question

I just installed new rear drums and shoes on my 98 Taurus. I had the brakes compressed all the way in, and the adjuster screw all the way in as well. When I went to put the drums on, I noticed they were a bit snug on both sides. There was no adjustment left, so at that point, I did not have many options but to put them on before it started snowing. When I was driving the other day with snow on the roads, I noticed that the back breaks were grabbing first causing my car to go into a skid. Is it possible that Murrays sold me the wrong drums?

Thanks for your help

Reply to
Jim P
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did you make sure your parking brake was releasing properly?

This should always be part of the install process

Reply to
Backyard Mechanic

Sure did

I always check the operation of the emergency brake. They are against the "stops" in the brake assembly.

Reply to
Jim P

To answer your original question, yes. Murray could screw up. My neighbor just got back from installing a NEW dead battery from their store. I guess they forgot to charge it. They certainly forgot to check it before she left. In this case I doubt they sold you the wrong drums. The wrong drums would be so far off it would be obvious. They could be mismachined, but more likely mis-installed.

Reply to
Al Bundy

I could see mis-installing one side....but both? This is not my first brake job on this car, or others so I doubt I installed anything incorrectly.

Reply to
Jim P

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