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Old 04-15-2026, 07:25 AM
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Having trouble stopping my car pulling to the left while braking. I have a 3:90 posi rear. Can the rear brake adjustment also cause this to happen or just the fronts?
Shoes and drums are new and brake in is done.

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Old 04-15-2026, 10:23 AM
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Do you have drums on front & rear?

Basic adjustment for drums is to set the star wheel until the drum is just touching the shoes when installed, then back off just enough so it rotates without drag. From there they are supposed to be self adjusting, if everything is new or clean & operating right. To self adjust youre supposed to go in reverse at maybe 5ish mph then hit the brakes hard and that will allow the star wheel to adjust the pads as designed.

Pulling to one side could be adjustment or other things like sticking parts or worn out return springs or bad rubber lines. Possible the bleeding isnt right too.

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yes, drums front and rear

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