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Old 10-27-2001, 08:40 PM
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I bought new brake shoes for my 200SX...they wont grab, and stop me, it's like I have ice cubes for brake shoes, I have lots of pressure in my lines. No matter how hard I pull, it wont stop me as fast as it used to.

Yes I did sand the new shoes a bit, I cleaned the brake drum, sanded it too, I dont know whats wrong. Please help.
 
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Old 10-28-2001, 10:59 AM
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I'm not sure, just bumping it up[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
 
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Somebody must know...Please help[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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Some brands of brake shoes & pads take some breaking in befor they grab like the old ones.Take your time & don't over heat them.Daryl
 
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