1986 Chevy Cavalier rear brakes sticking

1986 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
88,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Hi - '86 cavalier hatchback - a great car. Problem is after being parked overnight or while at work several hours, upon start up and drive, the brakes will not always, but about 50% of the time, clunk hard and 'grab' or stick against the rear tires, even causing the tires to squeal - seems more on one side than other, but affects both. Within first minute of slowly driving forward, and trying brakes again, gently, problem seems to have corrected itself and no longer grabs and thunks and braking is smooth and normal.

Is this something that needs immediate attention. Has been going on several weeks.
May 13, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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Remove rear drums and inspect shoes, if not worn out, clean with brake clean.
May 15, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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Hello.....Thankyou!! for your fast reply. I will proceed as advised.
May 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM
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Keep me informed.
May 16, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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Will do.....
May 16, 2010 at 8:39 AM
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Well, thanks for your right on target advice! I did take the car in this week and they cleaned and adjusted the brakes and 'backing plates' and sure enough, the problem was solved. I can not do this work myself, but it was relatively inexpensive.

Thanks again!
May 19, 2010 at 6:15 PM
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Thanks for using 2carpros.
May 20, 2010 at 8:32 AM