How do you put a drum back on?
If you crack the brake cylinder bleed screw open (with an appropriate tube and “catch” bottle for any fluid that might leak out), squeeze the brake shoes inward with your clean hands, then close the bleed screw. The brake drum should now go back on smoothly. Bleed that brake, and move on to the other side.
When to replace automotive brake shoes and drums?
When replacing your brake shoes and drums cost is always at the back of our minds, but this is really not the place to skimp on quality. New OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) shoes are made of better material and will outperform cheaper brakes over the long run.
How much does it cost to replace a car drum?
Drums will typically cost between $16.00 and $35.00 (US). If you are having the job done at a local garage or dealership it can run between $220.00 and $360.00 (US). You can see the price difference between having it done and doing it yourself is quite substantial.
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.
How do you remove the drum from a car?
Grab the brake drum by the edges and pull it off. It may help to wiggle it a bit as you pull. It may be necessary to back off the brake adjuster to remove the drum. This is done through the brake adjustment hole in the drum or on the backing plate using a brake adjuster tool to turn the adjuster to loosen the brakes enough to remove the drum.
What’s the best way to replace a drum brake?
Remove the spring and immediately hook it onto the new shoes exactly as you removed it. Inspect the brake wheel cylinder for any signs of leakage and replace if needed. Rebuild the new brake. The brake backing plates should be cleaned and lubed with a small amount of anti-seize on the slide points and anchor points.
Do you have to wear asbestos respirator when replacing drum brakes?
Put on an asbestos respirator. The work you’re about to do involves finely-ground brake dust or asbestos dust, and breathing it can be extremely hazardous to your health. Get a mask that’s designed for the job of filtering asbestos, not a simple paper one you might use in a shop. Send the kids and pets away, too.
Is there a self adjusting drum brake system?
Some drum brake systems don’t have a self-adjusting mechanism. Manually adjusted systems usually have a square adjuster at the back of the assembly. Winding this out as far as possible may help to get a badly worn or scored drum over the brake shoes.