Rear drums a big deal?

[Island Moose]

Hey folks,
My rear drum brakes are just starting to squeal, so I think the shoes are ready to go. I just did the front pads, but are the rears a big deal to do on your own? For example, are their any special tools needed? Anyone suggest an aftermarket part number?
Anyone had the work done at Midas or other shop, & can suggest a price (my free time is fleeting)

Thanks

 

[dieseldog]

They're exactly like doing the rears on a 60/62 series. No big deal.

 

[lshobie]

Very easy.

 

[roscoFJ73]

There easy as long as you remember which part goes where.
Leave one side untouched for reference until the 1st is completed.

Dont press the brake pedal while they are disassembled

I think the hardest part was removing the drums.Lots of Penetrene and a rubber mallet helped

 

[crushers]

you do realise that the drums have 2 tapped holes for easier removal right? 2 long bolts helps a lot towards getting the drums off...
cheers

 

[Tapage]

be carefull with 2 special things ..

1. springs ..
2. adjusters ..

 

[David*BJ70]

NAPA :

shoes : AE549 65,82$
hardwear kit (springs and pins): 49-2368 : 19,09$

If you know the guy you can get a reduction

 

[Island Moose]

NAPA :

shoes : AE549 65,82$
hardwear kit (springs and pins): 49-2368 : 19,09$

If you know the guy you can get a reduction

Merci!

 

[beanz2]

One more trick that hasn't been mentioned.

Turn the star adjuster wheel to move the brake shoes away from the drums. Worn drums may have developed a step on the surface making it impossible to pull the drum past the shoes.

Dave

 

[Tapage]

One more trick that hasn't been mentioned.

Turn the star adjuster wheel to move the brake shoes away from the drums. Worn drums may have developed a step on the surface making it impossible to pull the drum past the shoes.

Dave

this is a good advice .. but aren't easy, much more if your secure clamp on the adjuster wheel and it splines are good ..

 

[knorrena]

It should only take a couple of hours to the job. Backing off the brake adjusters is great advice. Here is another bit of advice. Use a dust mask until you can clean the brake shoe dust out of the drum. That stuff is really not good for you. When replacing shoes I use a little squirter (actually a windex bottle) with water, vinegar and a few drops of dish soap to clean the area. Then I take off my mask because I hate breathing with through those things.

Karl