Help doing rear brake pads

[syrinxstar]

you simply crack the bleed valve and allow the fluid to squirt out of the valve as you compress the piston.

Good practice - I think quite a few members do this.

 

[Mudshack]

Thanks for the pointer. I will be sure to do that.

 

[Beowulf]

Well, I just figured out that my e-brake has been stuck in the engaged position for who knows how long.......and I have eaten through the pads.

I hate to rain on your parade but the e-brake being stuck would wear out the shoes inside the drum; not the disk pads that press against the rotor.

Put a light coating of anti-sieze on those pins when you manage to get them out.

-B-

 

[Mudshack]

you mean the FZJ80 has both drum AND disc in the rear?

 

[Beowulf]

Yes. The e-brake uses the shoes inside the drum. What did you think the drum in the rear was for?

-B-

 

[shawn]

in houston if you need an hand. working a 24 today but off this weekend.

 

[Mudshack]

Thanks shawn....