Brake drum replacement involves deeper parts than CD brake repair.
Front drum brakes, equipped on many older base Chevy trucks, are and involved, in terms of brake repair, than front CD brakes being there are extra parts, springs and possible adjustments. Drum brake repair can be done yourself with sufficient annoyance and preparation. By removing the brake drums, problems, such as worn shoes, leaking trundle cylinders or scored drums, are easily done to spot. Whether the drum's breadth is in inquiring, many Car parts stores can degree it. Action repair typically takes approximately one afternoon to receive the drum brakes back in establishment.
Instructions
Removing the Drum Brakes
Installing the Replacement Brakes
9. Align the brake shoes against the backing plate in the reverse order of removal. Be sure the replacement brake shoes have the same hole pattern as the original brake shoes.2. Remove the front wheels completely to advance access to the brakes. Unscrew the five lug nuts that secure the turn.
3. Slide off the outer drum casing. It rests on the five shove mounting bolts. Abbreviate off the pressed metal washers with a cutting thing whether required.
4. Detach the brake contour and clip it with a spring clip to prevent leaking brake fluid. Whether a reference escort is not available, share a photo of the brake shoe meeting for sequential reassembly.
5. Remove the shoes, the actuator and the rear casing by unscrewing the Allen bolts.
6. Disinfected off the complete meeting with brake cleaner. Berth a filter pan below the rotate hub to catch any residue.
7. Release the spring from the adjuster lever within the drum. Grip it with pliers then pull the retractor spring from the hole in each drum shoe.
8. Clean the backing plate and lightly coat the shoe contact areas with high-temperature grease. Clean the adjuster screw assembly and lubricate the threads and socket end too.
1. Uplift the vehicle with jack stands. Loosen the lug nuts partly, using a lug wrench or tire iron, before raising the vehicle.
10. Reattach the self-adjustment spring and screw assembly to the brake shoes, using brake spring or other pliers. Screw in the self-adjustment screw assembly.
11. Reconnect the core hardware of the drum brakes, reversing the order that they were removed.
12. Reattach the return springs onto the brake shoe(s).
13. Compare the newly installed brake mechanism to the reference diagram or photo.
14. Replace the brake drum. Be certain that the drum can spin freely against the brake lining.
15. Reattach the wheels then test-drive the car. Don't drive fast; test the brakes gently.
