drum brakes

1982 FJ40 Saudi Spec My parking brake was a bit loose...so I decided to tighten it. While opening / removing the cover, a spring & 2 covers fell out. When I managed to get the cover off, I noticed my right shoe was not connected to the wheel brake cylinder. Not sure if this happened...

I've decided to replace the rear drum brakes on the old girl. Anyone got any recommendations on things to improve or upgrade while I'm at it? Or known issues to watch out for while replacing rear drum setup. Thanks in advance.

Hey all, hoping for some help here… Trying to replace the worn out drums and shoes on my 78 40. Does anyone have a resource where I might find the correct size? They are different than the size readily found on cruiser corps website for a 78.

Paid my mobile mechanic to do a rear brake job for me. He's usually very Dilligent. Part of getting it ready for regular driving. Now that I've been driving it more, when I slam on the brakes the rear passenger locks up way before the others... Honestly before I fell like I'm really braking...

Upgrading my FJ40 to 60 series knuckles and brakes, as well as the 60 series differential. The take-offs from 1971 are in good condition, with the only exception being the wheel cylinders. They work alright, but are leaky and need a rebuild. Here are the parts I have: Complete front drums -...

Hey everyone i know there are countless drum brake threads i had pretty much read them all. I have an fj45 Troop carrier drum brakes all around 2 wheel cylinders per wheel. The front brakes are working fine. the rear brake however the wheel cylinders do not move at all when i push the brake...

this was removed from a 1969 land cruiser that was in good shape with little rust. the brake shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses and hard lines have about 50 miles on them however one of the wheel cylinders on the left side started to leak. shoes, wheel cylinders, hoses and hard lines are aftermarket...

Hey all I’m just wonder what this hose that looks like a breather is for on my 1979 fj45 troop carrier with drum brakes all round I am getting no movement in the back wheel cylinders, they look fine adjust fine and I have bled them and there’s no trouble getting fluid through.

Hello! I just converted to disk and so I have drum brake parts off of my 1964 fj40. I’m thinking 100$? I’m in Denver. Let me know if you’re interested! Thanks!

Trying to bleed the drum brakes, and got leaky drivers wheel cylinder. Thinking about replacing all 8. Any recommendations on brand and where to buy. Also, are the wheel cylinders all the same?

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Finished a complete drum brake rebuild on the rear my 1975 FJ40. Napa Parts. Followed the FSM as best as I could for the process but it did not mention the lugs on one side of the shoes. Drums fit fine, but measuring the circumference it is much larger on the adjuster aspect and not "round" the...

I had a reputable LC mechanic redo all my drum brakes about 300 miles ago, and they started out real firm and worked great. Recently they needed some pumping up before they would stop, and now I am getting almost nothing, and having to downshift/use the E brake to fully stop :oops: How long...

So this has me stumped. I rebuilt the drum brakes on my 60 about three weeks ago. I did one side at a time so that I could use the other side as a cheat sheet and not misplace stuff. I took the drums off at Solid Axle Summit and had a bunch of knowledgeable cruiser heads verify that I did the...

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I just completed a disc brake conversion for my FJ45 that had drums on all 4 wheels. I have all the parts left over for the drums, some in better shape than others. Thinking maybe $150, but make an offer. Nothing reasonable will be turned down.

Hi there, I would love to convert my front and rear drum brakes to disk. Who has done it, what do I need? Thank you!

Hi all, been a while since I've been able to post anything. I'm in the middle of refreshing my rear axle and need help Identifying a part. The part in question is highlighted in the circle, this is a shot of the rear drum mounting plate. I ask this because one of the teeth is sheared from the...

Hey All, We did a couple of kinda 'how to' videos when replacing our brakes recently. I'm hoping they might help a fellow DIY driveway mechanic. Ben

Just finished a large pattern knuckle and disk brake conversion on my '75 FJ40. I don't have any use for the old drum brake take offs, so I figured I would post them up here in case anyone needs them. My main goal is to get rid of them and maybe get a little date money in the process for the...