How do I unscrew my drum brakes?
Unscrew the brake drum if needed.
- Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the brake drum to the wheel.
- Draw the brake drum forcefully towards you.
- Use a screwdriver and rubber mallet or a brake drum puller to take the drum off of the wheel if you are unable to remove the drum by unscrewing it and pulling it.
When should drum brakes be replaced MM?
Shoes with bonded lining should, for safety, be replaced when the lining is worn to & 1/10 in. (3 mm) thick, even if a minimum thickness of 1/16 in. (1.5 mm) is quoted in the car handbook. Always renew brake shoes on both wheels on an axle , even if the lining on one wheel is less worn than on the other.
What kind of bolt can I use to remove brake drums?
The drums are rusty at the hub which makes the problem worse. In my Haynes manual it shows that there are two threaded holes in each brake drum where I can screw in bolts to help remove the stuck drums. But it does not say what size bolt to use.
How do you replace the brake drum on a Toyota Corolla?
Slide the brake drum onto the hub. Now put the wheel back on and tighten the lug nuts by hand. Then torque them to 76 ft-lbs, working in a “star” pattern. This is the torque wrench I use. Remember to release the tension on it when you are storing it. Remove the jack-stand and lower the jack. Nice work! Repeat the process on the other rear wheel.
Can you remove disc brake pads from Toyota Tundra?
This morning I decicded to remove the wheels from my 2005 two-wheel drive Tundra so that I could check the condition of the brake pads and brake shoes. I had no problem looking at the disc brake pads, but both drums are stuck on.
Where is the adjuster screw on a brake drum?
Turn the brake drum so that the access hole is aligned with the drum’s adjuster screw. The adjuster screw is large and slotted, and is located beneath just beneath the centerline that runs horizontally across the back of the drum. Turn the adjuster screw counterclockwise until it comes to a halt.