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Title: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: bestos on July 02, 2008, 04:26:22 AM

Can I do these by myself, with regulars tools OR do i need another person and a special tools? never done them before.

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: mgramann on July 02, 2008, 07:23:10 AM

 They can be done with regular tools, but the springs can be a pain.  Just make sure you take clear pictures so you know how to put everything back.  They are much more complicated than disc.

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: jagular7 on July 02, 2008, 07:24:56 AM

Small tight coil springs are involved. It can be done with regular tools, but finesse is required otherwise, you could get hurt. Not by the coils, but by your hands hitting something metal when the coil or tool lets go. You basically really need a 4" flat screwdriver and a locking needle nose pliers. The locking pliers lock onto the coils and you pull them off one at a time. The locking pliers are also used to compress and twist the pad holder. The flat screwdriver is used to rotate the parking brake and pad adjuster. If you are doing the pads, might as well get the brake spring kit also. They are rather cheap. When you put the pads in, make sure you put the correct pad in the forward position. IIRC, the pad will have more material near the upper portion. This is referred to as the leading pad. Don't forget some brake clean spray. Get 2 cans and don't try to eat, breathe, etc the dust. It will get all over the place.

Here is a little web help (http://www.allpar.com/fix/brake-drums.html).

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: Jeffy on July 02, 2008, 01:16:07 PM

I highly recommend spending the $15 to buy drum brake pliers.  Then you don't have to worry as much about springs slipping and gouging your hands.

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: dexetr30 on July 05, 2008, 05:10:59 PM

There is an excellent write-up on the rear brakes on the 4x4xplor web site. Follow the link posted below.

http://www.4x4xplor.com/drum-brakes.html (http://www.4x4xplor.com/drum-brakes.html)

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: GeorgiaYJguy on July 06, 2008, 03:58:20 PM

 :fish:
I suggest some sort of eye protection. Spring, pliers, and flat heads under alot or tension will SUCK if they loose controll and end up in your eye. Do one side at a time so if you screw up you can look at the other side. Good Luck!

Title: Re: new rear drum brakes ??
Post by: bestos on July 24, 2008, 10:44:41 AM

thanks everyone.  working on it next weekend