Have had a recent squealing from the rear when i step on the brake pedal... most noticeable at a dead stop. Techs...any ideas??? Can't figure it out.

 

How long has it been since you replaced the drum shoes? They may just need adjustment, though.

PS. What's up with the signature? Is that just a comical statement?

 

Lack of lubrication on the moving parts of the drum brake assembly is also a possibility. Mine used to squeak when I released the brake pedal.

 

yes! it is a very low pitched squeal..heard only when i release the brake pedal...you sound right with the adjustment and lubrication as I am approaching 100k and have solely paid attention to the rotors and pads up front and totaly left out the thought of working on the drums ever....bet thats it...thanks for the help guys

oh yea type r mugen..heard someone say it once and i was like wtf??? so i find it funny to put down there

 

Ah, yeah I figured that might be it. Drove me nuts for quite a long time until I finally got around to disassembling the drum brakes and applying some much-needed lube.

The shoes were still good, so I didn't bother replacing them at the same time.

 

whats the best way to go about lubing the springs? which springs exactly are we talking about here?

 

There's a lot more to it than just spraying a spring. All the sliding/moving parts should be lubricated.

Next time I have my drums off, for whatever reason, I'll take a photo and point out the locations that need to be lubed, but it's any point where the assembly is hinged or has a sliding-contact point, basically. Just don't get carried away with it, and don't get any on the brake shoes.