How do you remove rear drums?
Unscrew the brake drum if needed.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the brake drum to the wheel.
- Draw the brake drum forcefully towards you.
- Use a screwdriver and rubber mallet or a brake drum puller to take the drum off of the wheel if you are unable to remove the drum by unscrewing it and pulling it.
How do you remove a stubborn rear rotor?
Take the rubber plug off the rotor. Then, use a brake spoon or a flathead screwdriver to turn the adjuster wheel. Usually, a few clicks of the wheel will do the trick. If you don’t know which direction to turn the wheel, start rotating the adjuster while spinning the rotor.
What should I do when my brake drum comes off?
The brake drum should come loose from the wheel. Clean the drum. Over time, brake drums can accumulate a good amount of grime and debris simply from their normal use. Once you have the brake drum off, take the opportunity to clean it of this debris if needed. Sources differ on which types of cleaning solutions you should use.
What happens when you change the drum on a car?
Most drum brakes on cars and other common vehicles are hydraulically powered. If there is a leak in the hydraulic system, you may notice fluid inside the drum and on the brake shoes. Usually, this is accompanied by decreased brake performance. If necessary, replace the leaky wheel cylinder.
How is a brake drum puller attached to a wheel?
Place each of the brake drum puller’s 3 hooks evenly around the brake drum’s flange. Ensure that the screw in the middle of the brake drum puller lies above the middle of the wheel hub. Use a screwdriver to attach the brake drum puller’s screw tightly. Tighten the screw until the brake drum puller is securely fastened around the brake drum.
Is the drum in a Ford car in good shape?
The drum looks to be in good shape, and doesn’t have a lip at the edge like I’ve heard old drums getting. The brake assembly has a goofy auto-adjustment bar, which appears to be fairly common in Fords. I turned it down as far as it will go, and both of the shoes are now resting on the wheel cylinder pistons, as well as their anchors at the bottom.