40 ply rear brakes

[Don St Peter]

Developed a "squill" when braking on my year old full brake job. Thinking i had a metal on metal situation, I pulled drums to check out. Brakes look good except a number of places on the brake shoes are very glossy or shinny. Also right back drums and shoes have grease residue. I probably over greased rear axle some months ago ( which i read is a no..no). Would conditions I found result in sounds and what should I use to "rough up" shoes and keep any "squalling sounds" down in future?

Thanks in advance

Don

[Jerry Roberts]

If the grease hasn't soaked in too far , buy some brake clean , sold at every auto parts store , and remove the grease residue . Use some coarse sandpaper on the shinny spots . It wouldn't hurt to use the sandpaper on the drums a little too .

[Jerry Roberts]

Also if your vehicle has the grease fitting for the rear wheel bearings , it might still have pressure built up where you greased it . The way to check is to unscrew you grease fitting and see if pressure is released . I had one that held pressure for several months .

[RobertKB]

If the grease hasn't soaked in too far , buy some brake clean , sold at every auto parts store , and remove the grease residue . Use some coarse sandpaper on the shinny spots . It wouldn't hurt to use the sandpaper on the drums a little too .

Like he said. Also, maybe check the adjustments.