LC 76 s/w Braking Issue – Thud at Stop, Drag on Takeoff (3 Viewers)

[inferno salami]

Hey everyone,

Some stats about the car:

• Vehicle: Land Cruiser 76 S/W 4.2D
• Year: 2010
• Mileage: 48,000 km (Bought second-hand in 2018 at 14,000 km — mileage likely rolled back)
• Mods: Nothing significant
• Light use, mainly drives in town, no towing

Symptoms:
When braking to a stop (especially gently), the vehicle sometimes makes a thud and stops suddenly, like something grabs or locks.
On taking off again in 1st gear (without using the accelerator), it can feel like the car is being held back, as if a brake is partially stuck.
These issues are intermittent, and more noticeable after the vehicle has been sitting overnight.

Work Done:

• Rear left wheel bearing recently replaced (issue started after this).
• Inspected by original mechanic and another shop — they say everything looks fine:
  • Brake drums, shoes, cylinders, diff, suspension, bushings all checked.
• Brake shoes replaced in 2022.

I guess the intermittent nature makes this a tricky one to pin down, but I'm hoping someone here has seen this before or has an idea.


Any suggestions or thoughts are really appreciated

 

[inferno salami]

As an aside, I noticed a squeaking noise coming from the vehicle yesterday. This was the first time I’ve heard it. The sound continued briefly and then disappeared a ~minute after I stopped recording.



Looks like I can't upload MP4 file types

 

[nuclearbeef]

I had the same symptoms.
One of the return springs in one of the rear drums had fallen off and was loose in the drum.
New springs and new pads solved the issues.