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.
What to do if your rear brake drum is rusted?
Remove the wheel and set it aside. If the wheel is rusted on, check out this post on how to remove rusted-on wheels, and how to prevent it in the future. If the brake drum is rusted onto the hub, don’t feel bad, this is very common. Use the 2 holes in the drum. Insert a bolt into those and tighten it slowly until the drum pops off.
How do you remove a seized brake rotor?
Simply find 1 or 2 metric bolts with 10X1.25 threading insert them in the threaded holes on the brake drum or rotor and use some force with preferably a long rachet and socket or power tool with socket. Run them in evenly until it breaks free of the hub and you should be in business.
How to remove a stuck brake drum in minutes?
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How do you change rear drum brake shoes?
Remove the small metal automatic adjuster lever. Release the inner top spring and pull the front shoe away from the backing plate. The rear brake shoe is held to the assembly by the parking brake lever and the parking brake cable. Pop the parking brake cable out of the hook on the parking brake lever.
What kind of brake shoes do you need for a Toyota Corolla?
A few of the compatible aftermarket brake shoes for the 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla include the following with their respective part numbers: Dura International BS753 , Raybestos 801PG, Monroe BX801, Beck Arnley 081-3167 or 081-3146, Centric 111.07530, Wagner ThermoQuiet PAB801, Wearever NB801 or NB832, Toyota 04495-02050 and Bendix R753.
Which is more worn down front or rear brakes?
Usually the rear brakes wear down quite a bit more slowly than the front brakes, however, the parking brake activates the rear brakes, so it is a good idea to make sure they aren’t too worn down. The following article details the process I went through to change the rear brake shoes and drums on a 2004 Toyota Corolla.