Hi everyone,
I have done a good amount of "searching" threads here to find a definitive rear brake thread. Most of the threads that I have found are lacking some details specifically related to the adjustment process.
I recently had to replace the rear shoes on my 87 FJ60 since they were worn and actually starting grinding into the drum. I was able to successfully have the drums cut and the rear brakes were reassembled with new shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders.
Just prior to replacing the above noted parts, I noticed that the brake pedal was a bit "low" and the brake performance seemingly declined. I attributed the decline in brake feel to the extremely worn rear shoes. When the brakes are working perfectly, I could lock up the tires....now I can't.
Upon replacing the parts, there is seemingly no improvement in brake feel. I have found a patchwork of threads noting that a special tool is needed to properly adjust the rear brakes, what is the "special" tool? Others have noted using two screwdrivers in concert, would that be successful? How do you "properly" adjust the brakes?
I will be replacing the brake master cylinder for good measure, since it has been probably close to twenty years since I last replaced it.
I am at a loss at this juncture in determining if the master is bad or the brakes are simply out of adjustment. Any ideas?
Thank you!
I have done a good amount of "searching" threads here to find a definitive rear brake thread. Most of the threads that I have found are lacking some details specifically related to the adjustment process.
I recently had to replace the rear shoes on my 87 FJ60 since they were worn and actually starting grinding into the drum. I was able to successfully have the drums cut and the rear brakes were reassembled with new shoes, hardware, and wheel cylinders.
Just prior to replacing the above noted parts, I noticed that the brake pedal was a bit "low" and the brake performance seemingly declined. I attributed the decline in brake feel to the extremely worn rear shoes. When the brakes are working perfectly, I could lock up the tires....now I can't.
Upon replacing the parts, there is seemingly no improvement in brake feel. I have found a patchwork of threads noting that a special tool is needed to properly adjust the rear brakes, what is the "special" tool? Others have noted using two screwdrivers in concert, would that be successful? How do you "properly" adjust the brakes?
I will be replacing the brake master cylinder for good measure, since it has been probably close to twenty years since I last replaced it.
I am at a loss at this juncture in determining if the master is bad or the brakes are simply out of adjustment. Any ideas?
Thank you!