# Press Brake and E4 pulls to the left

**URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/t/press-brake-and-e4-pulls-to-the-left/3547
**Category:** GEM Forum
**Created:** [July 2, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/press-brake-and-e4-pulls-to-the-left/3547 "2013-07-02T12:56:35Z")
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### Author: ![Vindikacione](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f07891/32.png) [@Vindikacione](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Vindikacione)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/press-brake-and-e4-pulls-to-the-left/3547/1 "2013-07-02T12:56:35Z")

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I have a feeling I need to replace the brakes. Squeaks very loudly as well. Pulls hard to the left when I press hard. Doesn’t pull at all when I gradually press the brakes to a halt.

I saw the thread about tapping the drums to they can be easily removed next time. So I intend to do that. But still need to get the drums off first to inspect. Just wondering if anyone has a tutorial out there on “HOW TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKE SHOES.”

I put 5,000 miles on this 2002 E4 that I’ve owned for three years. It is my daily driver as my work is only a mile away and the speed limit to work is only 15-25mph.

Also, is there compatible brake shoes (part #) I can get from NAPA or Advanced Auto? I remember seeing that compatible-parts a while back…

Thanks for the help.