Thread: Drum brake rub!
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Old 08-12-2008, 03:14 PM   #9 (permalink)
metromizer
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I am wondering the same thing about my Metro... do I have a rubbing issue?

Ith my car, it's weird, sometimes while coasting to a complete stop, the car feels a little 'grabby' like it stops slightly more sudden than I expect. It almost feels like it has too much drag for a 1700lb car, while pushing it around to hitch up the towbar when i tow the metro. Other times, it seems to roll more freely, like I would expect. The difference is very subtle btw, but I need to investigate.

I thought I lubed up the alignment pins (that connect the caliper halves) when I did the front brakes a month ago, new rotors and pads. I haven't had the rear drums apart though, maybe that's next. The max mpg I've gotten to date from the 3 cylinder 5 spd is 45mpg, the engine is tuned up w/new parts and running tip-top, so maybe I have brake drag?
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