Grabbing Rear Drum Brakes

Almost 300k on my 2000 2wd pre-runner taco. Front disk brakes completed with no issues. A month later I did the rear. All new parts from rock auto (mid price range drums, shoes, and springs). Installed per the video on the forum and the shoes are really grabbing when the brakes are applied. It actually vibrates the truck enough when stopping I can’t use the mirrors. I pulled the drums off, and everything is in place. They are adjusted snug, with a little drag, but not where I can’t pull the drums off fairly easy. They act the same way if I stop with the emergency brake, so I know it’s the rear and not the front. Has anyone seen this issue. I appreciate your input.

 

Normal pedal?

 

Yes, when on the jack stands, in gear, both wheels stop When the brake pushed or emergency brake pulled. The pedal is firm.

 

You don't by any chance have the shoes reversed? The one with less lining belongs in the front.

 

No, because of the way the emergency brake cable and adjustment plate fit on the pin, I don’t see how I could have. I guess it’s possible. I’m doubting myself now?

 

New brake drums being out of round has become common. Several 1st gen members have had to exchange drums or have them brake lathe turned. Causes severe vibration, grabbing and pedal pulseing.

 

That was a thought of mine. I have the old drums, and think I can take the glaze off and put them on. I’ll do it later this week and let everyone know if it was the new drums. Thanks so far.

 

Also aftermarket brake shoes are a known problem for 1st gens. No problems reported on using Toyota shoes.

 

Because there is no reason to make two different shoes when you can just turn them around. The only real difference is the amount of lining between leading and trailing. It's been a long time since I have done rear toyota brakes if the pin is pressed into the shoe as it came it's likely they can't be reversed. I vaguely remember having to reuse the pivot pin on a new set of shoes years ago. Before I sold my 89 I thought I would have a look at the rear brakes only because it had about 300K on the original rear brakes that was a fool's errand there was no way the old rusty drums were going to come off torch,drill and bolts it wasn't happening!

 

It turns out the new drums are out of round. Disappointing. Cleaned up the old drums and the little truck stops smoothly. Thanks for everyone’s input.