another brake question

i still have this intermittent squealing on the old girl and i'm pretty certain it's from a brake sticking as i can smell a hot smell when i've stopped, can't work out why it's not doing it all the time tho is it possible for a brake drum to warp? hubs says brake pads are fine btw.
any ideas/ suggestions

Next time you stop from a drive check every wheel and see if there is one hub hotter than the rest ( sticking brake on that wheel ) but careful you dont burn yourself . As it does sound like a dragging brake.

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sticking handbrake cable??.

gemsdad said:

sticking handbrake cable??.

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forgot about that

sypher said:

forgot about that

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well yer cannot be perfect all the time can you.

What handbrake cable?

Ignoring the lack of cable, yes it could be a sticking h/b. Feel the drum after a run, it should be cold. Perhaps a bit warm if the gearbox gets hot, but it shouldn't be hot.

Davec said:

What handbrake cable?

Ignoring the lack of cable, yes it could be a sticking h/b. Feel the drum after a run, it should be cold. Perhaps a bit warm if the gearbox gets hot, but it shouldn't be hot.

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just a thought that was all.

sypher said:

Next time you stop from a drive check every wheel and see if there is one hub hotter than the rest ( sticking brake on that wheel ) but careful you dont burn yourself . As it does sound like a dragging brake.

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As above, one of your brake slave cylinders could be beginning to sieze, ie not returning to its normal position.

cheers guys, will have to wait for it to happen again as typically it didn't this morning