General ducato brakes sticking

[remo337]

Hi guys, have a '01 plate Fiat Ducato 1.9TD motorhome and have a problem with the back drum brakes sticking on - this happens even if I leave the handbrake off or on. Has anyone else got this problem and have they been able to solve the problem . Must add it happens even if it is left stationary for even a couple of days, thanks in advance for any suggestions on a cure. dru337

 

[Oneill]

Take the drums off,make sure the cylinders aren't leaking.
That's why they usually stick.
Just sand paper the drums and shoes, wash them down ,and dry them off.
Adjust until the shoes just start to catch lightly.
Job done.

 

[DucatoMiltonKeynes]

It's a good idea to chamfer the leading edge of the shoes - a good 45 degree chamfer. Nothing to stop you doing the same on the trailing edges to stop them grabbing when moving in reverse.