What should I do before replacing my parking brake shoes?
Next the brake pads, caliper, caliper mounting bracket and rotor will need to be removed before you can replace the emergency (parking) brake shoes. Parking brake shoes like regular brake shoes which deal with asbestos that should be cleaned off. The best way to remove this dust is to use regular water and rinse the area clean.
How do you change the brake pads on a car?
Pull the brake shoe set free from the backing plate. Grip the brake pads on either side and pull them directly toward you to separate them from the backing plate. The springs will come with the brake shoe set, but the parking brake cable should remain with the vehicle.
How do you remove parking brake shoe actuator?
While grasping the parking brake cable spring, move it upward on the cable to create room to remove the brake shoe actuator arm from the cable. A pair of side cutters (dikes) works well for this because it will hold to the cable if you clamp down slightly while disconnecting the arm.
How do you remove a parking brake spring?
A brake spring removal tool is needed to help remove the brake shoe return springs. You can use a pair of side cutters to grasp the spring and pull it but it is much more difficult that using the correct tool. The tool will have a tang on the round part which catches under the spring and forces it from the backing plate.
How do you replace parking brake shoes on a car?
Turn the shoes over and insert the lower spring in the same way you removed it using a standard screwdriver. Make sure the adjuster wheel is in the same position as when you took it apart. Now the parking brake shoes are ready for installation, cleaned up and ready to go. Insert the rear shoe into the pivot mount.
When do you need a parking brake adjustment?
Eventually, it requires manual adjustment, either because the brake shoes need to be replaced, or because the self-adjusting mechanism has become gummed up or worn out. This tutorial will instruct you on both brake shoe and parking brake adjustment, since they are integrated components and should be serviced at the same time.
Why do you need an emergency parking brake shoe?
The emergency parking brake shoe is an important component in your emergency parking brake system. This part will literally hold your vehicle in place once the emergency parking brake has been engaged. If your car has rear rotors, the parking brake shoes will be installed on the vehicle.
A brake spring removal tool is needed to help remove the brake shoe return springs. You can use a pair of side cutters to grasp the spring and pull it but it is much more difficult that using the correct tool. The tool will have a tang on the round part which catches under the spring and forces it from the backing plate.