Q: Right rear drum break is leaking again

asked by on December 31, 2016

My right rear drum break is leaking and i replaced everything.(springs,caliper and pads) I have replace the rear drum caliper 2 in 2 months. What could be cause this to happen? By the way i can send pictures.

My car has 305436 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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