Someone ease my mind - Rear wheel noise. - Dodge Diesel

Common · 05-12-2008, 01:46 PM

I have been "adjusting" my rear brakes lately when I get home by letting it roll back a bit then slamming the stop pedal.

Today I noticed with the truck off that when I stop when rolling back in neutral there is a rubbing/grinding/squeal noise coming from the rear drivers wheel (might be the passenger wheel too but I can't hear on that side)

Is that just the drums making noise?

They don't do it when I slow down easily.

Just when I jerk them by stopping abruptly.

Brakes are good, truck stops like a champ.

Should I quit adjusting them?

Common · 05-12-2008, 02:21 PM

I also want to note that the engine is off when I hear it.

j-fox · 05-12-2008, 02:22 PM

Just pull a drum and inspect it. It could have a rock in it.

Common · 05-12-2008, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-fox

Just pull a drum and inspect it. It could have a rock in it.

Everything looks good - is it just the brakes grabbing with the truck off? Lack of brake pressure?

Common · 05-12-2008, 04:06 PM

Paging infidel

infidel · 05-12-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-fox

Just pull a drum and inspect it. It could have a rock in it.

Good advice. Looking is always a good place to start.
Could also be a broken spring.

Common · 05-12-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infidel

Good advice. Looking is always a good place to start.
Could also be a broken spring.

I looked and don't see anything...

Common · 05-12-2008, 06:44 PM

And why is it so pronounced when the truck is off?

dozer12216 · 05-12-2008, 08:54 PM

Well, you ain't got other noises to cover it up. There is a small amount of movement in brakes as they apply. Also where shoes rub backing plate is noise prone. Sometimes sanding the linings and cleaning dust from drum helps.
Don't force brake adjustment.

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j-fox Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,505 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Just pull a drum and inspect it. It could have a rock in it. __________________ 2005 4 door 4X4 6 speed.

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dozer12216 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: North Carolina or Kentucky. Take your pick Posts: 2,716 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Well, you ain't got other noises to cover it up. There is a small amount of movement in brakes as they apply. Also where shoes rub backing plate is noise prone. Sometimes sanding the linings and cleaning dust from drum helps. Don't force brake adjustment. __________________ 2008 1/2 3500 dually that is stock except for 2 micro inline filter for fuel. Infero red extended cab, long box made for highway towing.

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05-12-2008, 02:21 PM	#2
Common Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,356 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I also want to note that the engine is off when I hear it.

05-12-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
Common Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,356 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Paging infidel

05-12-2008, 06:44 PM	#8
Common Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Youngstown, OH Posts: 1,356 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	And why is it so pronounced when the truck is off?