Grand Vitara squeaking rear brake help please.

[dougie212]

Hi there.

My 2001 Grand Vitara has developed what I can only describe as a creaking squeak......

It doesn't appear to happen for the full rotation of the wheel and goes when I gather speed. I was thinking maybe a slightly binding or worn brake, but am not very familiar with drum brakes.

Does anyone have any suggestions please?

Many Thanks,

Duncan

[Jordi]

Probably worn shoes, could be as simple as some dirt in them or a stiff mechanism.

No real way to tell without stripping it down.

[dougie212]

Brilliant, Thankyou for your reply. Would your suggestions result in the noise being present even when the brakes are not applied... It seems to go when I apply the brakes I have noticed today.

[dan_2k_uk]

It could just be as simple as the shoes moving around slightly and rubbing the back plate.

[donkeychomp]

Have you owned the Vit long? Might be worth changing the shoes.

[Jay18]

i have the same sort of squeeking/creeking noise coming from my rear drivers side drum, need to have a look at it soon...

[dougie212]

I've had it since October 13. Not really had much dealing with drum brakes, are they simple enough to take apart and replace the shoes?

[Jordi]

I've had it since October 13. Not really had much dealing with drum brakes, are they simple enough to take apart and replace the shoes?

Dead easy on an SJ / vit. Can't imagine a GV being any more difficult.