Proper rear brake shoe mounting
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If the pep boys website lists which part number is for right and left you can go by that. I have the same issue with Napa they specify a number for each side but the actual part box does not. So I have to use the numbers and verify by the online catalog.
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This is not that difficult.
1. Pull a drum
2. Look at the brake pads
3. Match up your new shoes to your old ones so you know which way to install them
4. Put the new ones on in the same orientation as your old ones.
5. Refer to the brake assembly on the other side if you somehow forget how things go together
1. Pull a drum
2. Look at the brake pads
3. Match up your new shoes to your old ones so you know which way to install them
4. Put the new ones on in the same orientation as your old ones.
5. Refer to the brake assembly on the other side if you somehow forget how things go together
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That is all well and good if the last person to work on it put it together right. I can say from experience this is not always the case. So knowing how it should work and why can help you solve those instances.
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This is not that difficult.
1. Pull a drum
2. Look at the brake pads
3. Match up your new shoes to your old ones so you know which way to install them
4. Put the new ones on in the same orientation as your old ones.
5. Refer to the brake assembly on the other side if you somehow forget how things go together
1. Pull a drum
2. Look at the brake pads
3. Match up your new shoes to your old ones so you know which way to install them
4. Put the new ones on in the same orientation as your old ones.
5. Refer to the brake assembly on the other side if you somehow forget how things go together
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Real quick question if any of you guys are near your computers. I am heading out to do this right now but wanted to double check does this servo action apply to both sides the same? I mean basically should the shorter piece of lining be on the front and the long on the rear on both sides of the vehicle? Thanks in advance
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Usually there is a pin with a slot that a horse-shoe shaped clip fits into. Use a screwdriver and some four letter words to get it off, then I use Vise-Grips to bend/squeeze the new one back on. (channel locks might work better) I also use vice grips to remove/install the springs.
Like mentioned, do one side at a time so you can look at the other to see how it goes. It can go easy as pie, or sometimes wrestle you to the mat. Take care to keep the new shoes clean.....
Like mentioned, do one side at a time so you can look at the other to see how it goes. It can go easy as pie, or sometimes wrestle you to the mat. Take care to keep the new shoes clean.....
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Real quick question if any of you guys are near your computers. I am heading out to do this right now but wanted to double check does this servo action apply to both sides the same? I mean basically should the shorter piece of lining be on the front and the long on the rear on both sides of the vehicle? Thanks in advance
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Rather than struggling with a pair of pliers etc to R&R the springs, inexpensive brake spring pliers are a good investment.
Here are links to 3 tools that should be in the tool kit for servicing drum brakes.
Amazon Link:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KDT-280?seid=srese2
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kti-70133/overview/
Here are links to 3 tools that should be in the tool kit for servicing drum brakes.
Amazon Link:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KDT-280?seid=srese2
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kti-70133/overview/
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SUCCESS!!! Was a PITA not having the proper brake tools but between me and my brother we pulled it off. Thanks for all the input! Only problem I ran into was that I couldn't get the parking brakes adjusted at all. Finally discovered the cable coming from the passenger side one was just hanging down and not connected to anything .
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The free-play in the pedal is directly related to how close that star wheel is adjusted. The E-brake will get solid as well when its right.
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The brakes should be adjusted until a slight drag is felt when rotating the drum. And make sure the other sides drum is off when doing this so it's drag does not influence the sensation.
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