How do you remove old truck brake shoes?
Remove the old truck brake shoes. Spray brake cleaner on the backing plate. This will help clean the backing plate. Use emery cloth to even the truck brake shoes contact points. Follow it up with grease lubrication. Follow the reverse of the removal process to install the truck brake shoes.
How do you replace the parking brake shoes?
Remove the brake shoes and the rest of the hardware from the backing plate. Step 6: Remove the parking brake cable retainer clip. Remove the parking brake cable retainer clip by prying it up with a flathead screwdriver or twisting it with a pair of dykes. Note: Some replacement shoes comes with a new clip and some don’t.
Where are the brake shoes located on a truck?
Release the link of the actuator from the anchor pin and the rear shoe. Remove all spring assemblies by pressing on the pin that retains the springs. Now remove the truck brake shoes adjuster and the brake strut. These are located close to the wheel cylinder.
How do you remove a brake drum from a truck?
This will give you access to the brake-drums. To remove the brake drum from its slot, spray the area with penetrating oil. Use a hammer to tap on the drum. This will remove the brake drum. If the brake drum refuses to budge, then you can access the brake shoe from the backing plate area.
What’s the best way to remove brake shoes?
Use a pair of pliers to pull back the shoes’ return springs. Next, use a brake spring tool to remove the hold-down pins and springs. At this point, some brake shoes will be able to be removed. If not, you may need to use a screwdriver to disconnect the brake cable.
How do you change the brakes on a car?
Adjust the brakes using a screwdriver or dedicated brake spoon. Expand the shoes until the drum can just barely be turned by hand. Back off the adjusting screw 12 notches. If the shoes still are dragging, back off the adjusting screw a couple more notches. Step 10: Install the brake drum. Install the brake drum by sliding it onto the hub assembly.
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.
What’s the best way to remove a brake drum?
The first way to remove the brake drum is too insert two bolts which are usually 8mm x1.25 and then tighten them equally which will push the drum outward for removal. The second way is to be used if no bolt holes are available, or if you don’t have the bolts. Use a hammer and strike the drum between the lug studs.