Where is the rear brake drum on a Saturn Ion?
There are a couple of scenarios that can make removing the rear brake drum on a Saturn Ion slightly confounding. The Ion’s drum is not a bearing-held assembly that’s bolted to the rear spindle; it’s called a “knock-off” drum, and despite this nickname, it’s often stuck to the rear mating joint of the axle.
Why are my brake shoes and drums not working?
Under normal driving conditions friction between the shoe and drum will remove the brake material from the shoe. When the brake material wears beyond its limits the brake pedal will travel further downward than it should which gives the felling the brakes are not working as well.
When do I need to replace my rear brake shoes?
In general, if a vehicle’s parking brake doesn’t hold or the brake pedal travels to the end of its throw the rear brake shoes need to be checked for replacement. Brake fluid leaks can also be an issue as the wheel cylinder seals can leak coating the brakes shoes with brake fluid.
How do you remove a brake shoe from a car?
Pull out the brake shoe clips. Use the same needle nose pliers to remove the clips that hold the brake shoe in place. There should be two clips inside the brake system that need to be removed prior to removing the pads themselves. Make sure to set the clips aside someplace safe for reuse when installing the new brake pads.
Under normal driving conditions friction between the shoe and drum will remove the brake material from the shoe. When the brake material wears beyond its limits the brake pedal will travel further downward than it should which gives the felling the brakes are not working as well.
Why are my brake shoes locking up on my car?
This is due to over worn shoes contacting too much surface area inside the drum. Locking up can be due to the brake shoe being sprung which allows the very top and bottom of the shoe to contact the drum. The center of the shoe should be the only part that contacts the drum.
In general, if a vehicle’s parking brake doesn’t hold or the brake pedal travels to the end of its throw the rear brake shoes need to be checked for replacement. Brake fluid leaks can also be an issue as the wheel cylinder seals can leak coating the brakes shoes with brake fluid.
How are rear disc brakes and drum brakes different?
On drum brakes the emergency brake job is done by the rear brake shoes. A mechanical activation system of the emergency brake uses the same principle of forcing the shoes outward against the drum helping to hold the car in place. Vehicles with rear disc brakes will use a smaller drum brake in the center of the rotor for the emergency brake.
There are a couple of scenarios that can make removing the rear brake drum on a Saturn Ion slightly confounding. The Ion’s drum is not a bearing-held assembly that’s bolted to the rear spindle; it’s called a “knock-off” drum, and despite this nickname, it’s often stuck to the rear mating joint of the axle.
Can you hang up the drum on a Saturn Ion?
The shoes underneath the drum can also hang up the drum. The idea, of course, is to remove the drum successfully without damaging the drum, the shoes, the hardware or the hub of the axle. Do not apply the parking brake or you’ll be unable to remove the rear drums on the Saturn Ion.
Where is the ION’s drum on a car?
The Ion’s drum is not a bearing-held assembly that’s bolted to the rear spindle; it’s called a “knock-off” drum, and despite this nickname, it’s often stuck to the rear mating joint of the axle. The shoes underneath the drum can also hang up the drum.
How do you remove wheel nuts from Saturn Ion?
Loosen the rear wheel nuts using the wheel nut removal tool supplied with the emergency road kit in the Saturn Ion. Only turn the wheel nuts 1/4 turn. Use the car jack to lift the Ion on a flat, hard surface. Rest the Ion onto a jack stand in a safe and secure manner. (Refer to the owner’s manual for safe support points when lifting the Ion.)
The shoes underneath the drum can also hang up the drum. The idea, of course, is to remove the drum successfully without damaging the drum, the shoes, the hardware or the hub of the axle. Do not apply the parking brake or you’ll be unable to remove the rear drums on the Saturn Ion.
Loosen the rear wheel nuts using the wheel nut removal tool supplied with the emergency road kit in the Saturn Ion. Only turn the wheel nuts 1/4 turn. Use the car jack to lift the Ion on a flat, hard surface. Rest the Ion onto a jack stand in a safe and secure manner. (Refer to the owner’s manual for safe support points when lifting the Ion.)
The Ion’s drum is not a bearing-held assembly that’s bolted to the rear spindle; it’s called a “knock-off” drum, and despite this nickname, it’s often stuck to the rear mating joint of the axle. The shoes underneath the drum can also hang up the drum.