What should I do about my Pontiac Vibe brake drum?
My husband has a 2005 Pontiac Vibe. He took the Brake Drum off and at some point had our nephew step on the brake. Well after doing that he figured out that the brake drum will no longer go on and we can not find anything that states what to do. We have tried moving the Adjuster, but to no avail. Please help! helpful?
How to remove a brake drum that is stuck on?
Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake. In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard.
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.
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.
What to do when your rear brake shoe comes off?
Using a socket, turn each bolt, alternating between the two and slowly turn the bolts clockwise. This will cause the drum to loosen up and come off of the wheel hub
How can I remove drum from my car?
Check that the shoes are seated against the large anchor pin on top. You’ll probably have to pull them away from the backing plate so they can spring back. Be aware that serious damage can be caused by pressing the brake pedal all the way to the floor.
What should I do about my Pontiac Vibe drum brakes?
It will be very similar for 2000-2005 Celica GT models with drum brakes, with differences mainly centered on the specific parking brake cables and brake hoses. This DIY will also include steps to replace the rear wheel bearings, replace the parking brake cables, and complete rear brake job.
What kind of disc brakes do I need for my 2005 corolla?
I decided I would make a DIY on the rear disc brake conversion I did for my 2005 Corolla. This DIY will apply identically to all 2003-2008 FWD Corolla, Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe models with rear drum brakes.
Check that the shoes are seated against the large anchor pin on top. You’ll probably have to pull them away from the backing plate so they can spring back. Be aware that serious damage can be caused by pressing the brake pedal all the way to the floor.
Using a socket, turn each bolt, alternating between the two and slowly turn the bolts clockwise. This will cause the drum to loosen up and come off of the wheel hub