What do I need to remove rear brake drum?
If this is the first time removing your Jeep’s rear brake drums for service or replacement, you will need to first remove a couple of retaining clips securing it in place. These clips are attached to the wheel studs, look like brass washers and will require a small flathead screwdriver and/or needle nose pliers to remove.
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.
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.
Can a rear brake shoe be out of round?
Over time a brake drum can become out of round, or it can wear to an excessively large diameter. 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.
How do you replace rear drum brakes?
Steps Put on an asbestos respirator. Remove the hubcap and loosen the lug nuts. Spray the hub of the wheel with a penetrating oil such as PB Blaster. Grab the brake drum by the edges and pull it off. 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.
When to replace drum brakes?
Most car mechanics and makers say you should replace your car’s drum brake lining when it has worn down to about 1/8 inches or less. You can tell when this happens by measuring the lining with a tape measure. You should plan on having to replace them about every 12,000 miles, or a year of use, whichever comes first.
When to change your brake drums?
A brake drum with heat cracks, gouges severe hot spots, or that exceeds the specification limit should be discarded and replaced with a new drum. If you are within spec, these drums can be machined or “turned” at a machine shop.
How do you change rear brake pads?
How to change your rear brake pads. Support the car on jackstands and remove the wheel. Clean the brakes and remove the caliper. Remove the pads from the caliper and examine the disc and brake line (s) Insert the new pads and replace the caliper and any necessary clips. Check the brake fluid.
If this is the first time removing your Jeep’s rear brake drums for service or replacement, you will need to first remove a couple of retaining clips securing it in place. These clips are attached to the wheel studs, look like brass washers and will require a small flathead screwdriver and/or needle nose pliers to remove.
How do you install a drum brake on a jeep?
Install the hold down spring and retainers onto your new forward facing brake shoe. Then, reach behind your Jeep’s drum brake backing plate and press on the hold down spring pin. Using a brake spring compressor tool, push on the brake shoe hold down spring retainer, feed the pin through the center of it and give it a twist to lock it onto the pin.
How do you remove a parking brake strut?
Your Jeep’s drum brake adjuster screw is loosely held in by compression. Carefully spreading your Jeep’s brake shoes apart will allow you to remove it with ease. 16. Again, carefully spread apart your Jeep’s brake shoes enough to remove the parking brake strut and springs.
How do you remove a brake shoe from a Jeep Cherokee?
Reach behind your Jeep’s drum brake backing plate and press on the hold down spring pin. Then, using a brake spring compressor tool, push on the brake shoe hold down spring retainer and give it a twist to release it from the pin. Remove the shoe and repeat the process on the opposite shoe.
How do you adjust the rear drum brake on a jeep?
Pull the adjuster lever downward and then unhook it from the adjuster lever pin attached to your Jeep’s brake shoe. 8. Unhook the brake shoe adjuster cable from the adjuster lever and set it aside. 9. Using a pair of vice grips, clamp onto the brake shoe return spring attached to the forward facing brake shoe and then pull it off the anchor pin.
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.
Can a out of round drum cause rear wheel lockup?
Brake drum condition should be factored in when determining the cause of rear wheel lockup. An out of round brake drum or drums that vary in diameter too much from side to side could cause a one wheel lockup condition (Figure 61.8). Measuring drum runout or out of roundness is not easy in the field.