When to replace the rear brake drum on a Hyundai Accent?
The drum should be replaced if the diameter is greater than 8.04 inches on 2006 and later model years, 7.87 inches on 2000 to 2005 model years or 7.09 inches on 1999 and earlier model years. Also replace the drum if the interior surface has any deep grooves, glazed spots or cracks.
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.
How are rear disc brakes and drum brakes different?
On drum brakes the emergency brake job is done by the rear brake shoes. A mechanical activation system of the emergency brake uses the same principle of forcing the shoes outward against the drum helping to hold the car in place. Vehicles with rear disc brakes will use a smaller drum brake in the center of the rotor for the emergency brake.
Why are my brake shoes and drums not working?
Under normal driving conditions friction between the shoe and drum will remove the brake material from the shoe. When the brake material wears beyond its limits the brake pedal will travel further downward than it should which gives the felling the brakes are not working as well.
How do you remove a brake drum from a car?
Raise the rear of the vehicle with a jack and set it securely on jack stands. Remove both rear wheels. Remove the drum retaining screw and then remove the brake drum. It is a good idea to remove the drums from both rear wheels, so that the assembled brake can be used as a visual reference for the brake being serviced.
When did the Hyundai Accent get drum brakes?
Since its debut in the U.S. market in 1995, the Hyundai Accent has steadily established itself as a solid performer in the inexpensive subcompact class. The model design has steadily improved, including significant updates for the 2000 and 2006 model years. Like many inexpensive vehicles, the Accent makes use of drum brakes on the rear wheels.
Can a drum brake be refaced or replaced?
Note: some brake drums are held on with screws so you will need to remove those first. Once the drum is off take a look at it. It should be refaced or replaced if it is scored. Drum brakes have a bunch of springs and levers for the self-adjuster and parking brake.
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.