Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

I was wondering if some one could help me by telling me how to adjust the rear drums on a 240z? They rub in one spot when you rotate the wheel. I think this could be attributing to my poor fuel economy... Does anyone have any other suggestions on improving the economy- I get about 160 miles on the 60L tank- Could it be running rich, or a pipe leaking fuel somewhere?

Alan, Australia

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

Take off your wheel and then pull your drum off slowly as not to let things fly everywhere if something is loose or broken. Check all parts to see if anything is messed up or out of place. Shoe could be worn out. If everything is good loosen up the little adjusting piston at the bottom a little. Check both brakes and not just one. if ones messed up then replace both or fix both, brakes are always done in pairs.

What turns? There all straight to my Z

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

when you slide the drum off, is there still some stuff on... I've got the Haynes manual, but it wasn't very clear. The drum was tights so should I just tap it with a hammer? Thanks for the reply

Alan, Australia

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

if the drum is too tight you should check if your parking brake is released or not

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

Yeah its released, and it only rubs in certain spots, like the drum is warped or something

Alan, Australia

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

Tap it with a hammer on the sides and then tap it on the outside of the lining. Don't slam it just tap it. If it's still too tight open the bleeders or loosen the ebrake tensioner.

What turns? There all straight to my Z

Re: Rear Brakes Rubbing
 

Thanks for the help, i'll do it this weekend.

Alan, Australia