I've got an '84 toyota 4x4 pickup that when i'm reversing, the brake rubs. For example, if i'm on a hill and put it in reverse for a second to start rolling, then put it in neutral, the truck will be rolling backwords down the hill and come to a stop as if i hit the brakes. It doesn't seem to do this when going forward, but i do feel like my not so good gas mileage has gotten lots worse.
I pulled the rear drums off last night (i replaced the rear pads and drums about 20k miles ago, figure i messed something up) and didn't see anything obviously wrong. The only thing i did see was that on the right side (the side that was metal to metal when i changed 'em last time), the brake pads aren't resting exactly snug to the top post of the brake assembly. I have also noticed lately that pumping my brakes once when stopping increases my brake power.
Any ideas?
thanks
casey g