pug brakes

[nc67]

hi, any body had any probs with a pug 206 rear brakes?my daughters car has just started locking up the rear brakes, one moment there fine , then they just lock up, luckily she was near her house and not on a main rd!! it happens going forward or in reverse any ideas any body, cheers in advance

[Old Merc]

I take it that its got drum brakes?? If so its very common for a lining to come off a brake shoe (they are bonded on)move with the drum and lock the brakes.The main problem is when its all locked up and wont free! then you can not get the drum off to do the job!!!If its free get the drum off quick and have a look.The other cause could be a wheel cylinder leaking fluid on to the shoes.

[nc67]

thanks for the reply, there seemed to be some sort of click, just before it happened, when i tried it in the drive, sounds bout rite, thanks i'll have a look tommorow

[nc67]

absolutely spot on, soon as drum was taken off, the brake linings fell out,thanks again for advice

[Old Merc]

I`m glad you got the drum off,your lucky.I`ve had them locked solid and then spend ages trying to get it all apart and then everything is wrecked.Bring back rivets??