Can you replace rear brakes yourself?
You will be pleasantly surprised to find that you can change your car’s disc brake pads quickly, easily and without specialized tools. Doing it yourself also will save you a lot of money. In either case the rotors may also need to be replaced or “turned” on a brake lathe, a procedure not covered here.
How do you change rotors on AF 150?
- Step 1 – Prepare your truck. Raise your truck, secure it with jack stands, and remove your tires.
- Step 2 – Remove the brake calipers. Use your socket to remove the two 18 mm bolts.
- Step 3: Place the new rotor. Clean up the hub with wire brush.
- Step 4 – Put the calipers back on.
- Step 5 – Install the rest of the components.
How many brake shoes are in a drum?
The nibs rest against the support pads of the backing plate to which the shoes are installed. Each brake assembly has two shoes, a primary and secondary. The primary shoe is located toward the front of the vehicle and has the lining positioned differently from the secondary shoe.
What are the drum brakes on a 1997 Ford F-150?
The drum brakes on the 1997 Ford F-150 stop the rear wheels by pushing the brake shoes against the wheel hub. Drum brakes may last longer than disc brakes but they also may be more difficult to maintain and replace. If the rear drum brakes are weak, or fail, the stopping power of the vehicle is severely affected.
How do you remove the front brake shoe?
Use your fingers and remove the top brake shoe adjustment cable from the anchor pin. Remove the guide plate, pin, and parking brake link spring with your fingers. Remove the front brake shoe hold down spring assembly using a screwdriver. Remove the rear brake shoe hold down spring assembly. Remove the brake shoes and set aside.
How do you remove a brake drum from a car?
Block the front wheels with wheel blocks. Loosen the lug nuts with a lug wrench. Raise the rear end of the vehicle with a jack and secure it with jack stands. Remove the wheels and set aside. Remove the brake drum by pulling it away from the vehicle. Tap around the lug studs with a rubber hammer is necessary to loosen the drum.
How long does it take to replace rear drum brakes?
If the rear drum brakes are weak, or fail, the stopping power of the vehicle is severely affected. Replacing the drum brakes involves multiple springs and other small parts, so the novice mechanic should allow for more than an hour of work for each side.