How do you change the drum brakes on a Kia?
Kia owners can save themselves both time and money by learning how to service the drum brakes themselves. Loosen the lug nuts on both rear wheels with a lug nut wrench. Jack up the rear of the car and set the car on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the four nuts that hold the drum. Pull the drum straight off the hub.
What to do if your drum brake is stuck?
If the drum is stuck, locate the two threaded jacking holes in the drum, thread two 8 mm bolts into these holes and tighten the bolts to jack the drum off of the brake assembly. Detach the adjuster lever spring by using pliers to grip the spring end and unhook it from the adjuster lever.
How do you remove a drum from a car?
Remove the rear wheels. Remove the four nuts that hold the drum. Pull the drum straight off the hub. If the drum is stuck, locate the two threaded jacking holes in the drum, thread two 8 mm bolts into these holes and tighten the bolts to jack the drum off of the brake assembly.
How do you remove a parking brake cable?
Remove the parking brake cable from the secondary shoe by removing the retaining clip with pliers then pulling the cable off. Use a large screwdriver to spread the control lever retaining clip then grasp the clip with pliers and pull it off. Pull the control lever off of the secondary brake shoe.
Kia owners can save themselves both time and money by learning how to service the drum brakes themselves. Loosen the lug nuts on both rear wheels with a lug nut wrench. Jack up the rear of the car and set the car on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels. Remove the four nuts that hold the drum. Pull the drum straight off the hub.
If the drum is stuck, locate the two threaded jacking holes in the drum, thread two 8 mm bolts into these holes and tighten the bolts to jack the drum off of the brake assembly. Detach the adjuster lever spring by using pliers to grip the spring end and unhook it from the adjuster lever.
Remove the rear wheels. Remove the four nuts that hold the drum. Pull the drum straight off the hub. If the drum is stuck, locate the two threaded jacking holes in the drum, thread two 8 mm bolts into these holes and tighten the bolts to jack the drum off of the brake assembly.
What to do if your Kia Rio is leaking brake fluid?
Bleed the brakes well (use lots of new brake fluid) so that there is no old fluid left in the system. After you are sure you have all the old brake fluid, air and trash out of the system you take the drums and bearings back off and inspect. Check to make sure the brake adjuster adjusted and that the hydraulic cylinders are not leaking brake fluid.
What’s the best way to remove a brake drum?
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. Do not over-tighten the screw on the brake drum puller. Knock the back of the brake drum lightly with a hammer. Tap the hammer against the brake drum with an outward motion.
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.
How to adjust rear drum brake shoes to remove drums?
The adjuster plate will only allow you to turn the adjuster wheel in one direction (tightening) – as you’re looking at the adjuster wheel from the access hole, this would be turning the wheel in an upward direction. To loosen the brakes, you need to turn the adjuster wheel downward but the adjuster plate won’t let this happen.
What should I do if my brake drum is leaking?
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. Loosen the brake line connected to it, then loosen the bolts at the rear of the cylinder.
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.
Remove the parking brake cable from the secondary shoe by removing the retaining clip with pliers then pulling the cable off. Use a large screwdriver to spread the control lever retaining clip then grasp the clip with pliers and pull it off. Pull the control lever off of the secondary brake shoe.
What are the brake parts of a Kia?
The brake rotors, brake pads, and brake calipers are all parts of your Kia’s brake system. Stopping is an important function of your vehicle, so be sure to maintain the brakes and check the condition of the parts often. You don’t want to put yourself at risk on the road with brake components that aren’t in good condition.
Is there a car that has drum brakes?
It looks like your car may have drum brakes as an option. If so and if you left the parking brake on while it was parked corrosion may have caused one of the pads to freeze partly in place. Pull the rear brake drums and see if everything is moving as it should. Wow, I just learnt that there was a car made in 2002 with drum brakes. Very surprising!
How old is the rear brake drum on a Toyota?
Pull the rear brake drums and see if everything is moving as it should. You mentioned the vehicle was 14 years old (2002). In the rear Brake area: It sounds like all you need is a good parts cleaning and anti-seise application to the star wheel and other moving parts in the area.
How do you change the brake pads on a Kia Spectra?
Depress fully the brake pedal five times to seat the new brake pads on the brake rotor. Road-test your Kia on a lightly used road to make sure the brakes are working properly. Drive to a highway with few cars, slow the vehicle from 60 mph to 10 mph and repeat eight times without stopping.
How to replace the brake pads on a car?
Replace the brake pads on the opposite brake assembly as described above, beginning with Step 6 of the previous section. Install both rear wheels and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle using the floor jack and finish tightening the lug nuts. Add new brake fluid to the reservoir on the brake master cylinder to bring the level to the “Full” mark.
How do you remove brake hose from Kia?
Detach the clip holding the caliper brake hose to the suspension arm using a pair of nose pliers, if your Kia model is equipped with it. Unscrew and remove the upper and lower caliper guide bolts using a ratchet and a hex socket.
How much does it cost to replace rear drum on Kia Spectra?
For a 2006 Kia Spectra, the labor to replace rear drums and adjust the brakes is about an hour. A factory drum costs about $75, and a Raybestos drum costs about $25. That makes the job to replace the rear drums about $250 using OE parts, or about $150 using aftermarket parts.
How much does it cost to replace rear brake drum?
For a 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt, to replace the rear drums and adjust the brakes takes about an hour of labor. A factory rear drum costs about $157, or a Bendix drum costs about $28. That makes the job about $414 using OE parts, or about $156 using aftermarket parts.
Why do rear brake shoes need to be replaced?
Rear brake shoes and brake drums wear very slowly, as compared to disc brakes, but if a brake shoe wears down to the metal, or if an emergency brake is left applied, a brake drum can be easily damaged. Usually during a brake job, the drum is removed and machined to provide a smooth inner surface for the new brakes to work against.