Hi guys, I just installed my KYB-GR2s and I used the writeup on 4dsc.com.
I did put some oil in the rear cartridges, like the directions said.
But after finishing I took my car for a test drive, and now there is a grinding noise coming from the rear at low speeds (like when the car is idling Drive (auto).
Could this also be something from the Rear drums?? because this was the first time I changed brake shoes..And one thing I cant figure out is how to get the brake drum tightly back on. Its loose, but the brakes still work...
I already torqued everything up to spec, and made sure nothing was loose.

thnx in advance

 

What does that mean? Can u get the drum on place or not. After installing the rear wheel bolts tight, no backlash should be felt.

How about the shoe mid springs that pull the shoes towards the rearplate, are they ok? If they've broken loose, the shoes will be touching the drum, causing noise.

If drums were grooved, it takes time to shoes fit in, and can cause noise. But smtg loose... what can it be? Or do you mean that the drum is worn, and has a higher otside edge not letting you to adjust brake shoes before installation? Best way is to machine the drums first, I have usually just grinded that edge off by handtool. Coarse finish is no problem because the brake shoes never touch that area.

 

Check the dust shields on the front and back brakes. when doing work like this, it's common to bend those sheilds up a little bit and cause them to rub on the turning brake parts. if that's the case, simply use a screwdriver to bend them back a little and you're done.

to adjust the rear drums, just go to town pulling the parking brake cable about a zillion times. that will do it, OR you can pull the rubber plug loose from the back of the drum assembly and use a small screwdriver to turn the start wheel on the drum adjuster screw.. tighten it up slowly until you just begin to feel the shoes grabbing against the rotor. stop there and go for a drive.. see how it feels.

 

I will try that, and check the rear dust shields. do i pull the parking brake while driving??

 

sure... usually they say to drive backwards slowly and pull the parking brake cable. usually I just find an empty street in my neighborhood or an empty parking lot and go for it.

 

You probabaly have one of the shoes crooked a little...spin the drum with car jacked up..you will here if it is rubbing. I have see this before..eyeball both shoes and you might see one sticking out a bit. Good luck.