So....I put steel rims on and used the bolts from the alloys- ooops. I've fixed that issue with using the right bolts, but it seems I've messed something up.

I drove it around the block with the wrong lugs in.

Now the back brakes are dragging/ sticking/ squealing.

I've gotta get in there and see what's up- what should I be looking for? What do you think I need to fix?

Please help.
Thanks in advance.
Jay

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Wordmanjay
Tribetown, Ohio

It's the parking brake. You'll need to remove the rotor to see it.

Hopefully the damage isn't too bad, once you get in there.

This.

You may get away with adjusting it but there is no way to tell until you get in there.


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I would certainly take a look.

To have a look on the other side of the disc you'll need to remove the callipers. Make sure you replace the bolts with some loctite when you put the callipers back on.

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Ok- taking calipers and rotor off to take a peek-

Do you think just the one side is all I'll have to deal with? (passenger rear)

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Wordmanjay
Tribetown, Ohio

I doubt it. you'd be crazy not to look at both sides! Brakes is one area you dont shortcut.

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Here is what the parking brake looks like. just a minature of the big one`s.



Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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If you need to remove the funny little spring retainers that hold the brake shoes in place it is best to sacrifice a flat head screwdriver and cut a slot into it (from the middle of the tip towards the handle) so you can shove in and twist the little buggers out of their locating holes.

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Auto parts stores sell a special pair of pliers to help with these springs. The screwdriver trick will work, but you can hurt yourself if the tip slips off the spring.

Thanks Matt - work safe everyone...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Simply adjusted the parking brake and all is well. nothing seems broken.
Thanks for the info.

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Tribetown, Ohio