There's no extreme pressure AND movement on the tabs of the brake shoes. There can only be pressure there if the drum or shoe is wearing wrong AND brake force is applied.
I use wheel bearing grease for that.whats the best lube to use for drum brakes? specifically where the shoe meets the backing plate.
I was gonna try permatex ceramic extreme lube, any one ever used it?
Didn’t know you were supposed to use any for drum brakes this is the first I’ve heard. I’ve always been told drum brakes stay dry at all spots. I’ve done lots of drum brakes never used any type of lube and never had an issue.
That was my thought when reading the OP saying the brakes were "problematic".And make sure there's no groove dug into the backing plate from wear. This would be a problem mostly on much older very high mileage cars. The repair would be to weld up and grind smooth.
or replace the backing plate.And make sure there's no groove dug into the backing plate from wear. This would be a problem mostly on much older very high mileage cars. The repair would be to weld up and grind smooth.
If you can find one...or replace the backing plate.
You beat me to it.And make sure there's no groove dug into the backing plate from wear. This would be a problem mostly on much older very high mileage cars. The repair would be to weld up and grind smooth.