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How to Replace the Front Brake Rotor on a 94 Ford Exp 4x4

Friday, May 8, 2015

The braking system on the Ford Explorer 4X4 makes use of hydraulics to slow and stop the vehicle. When you push the brake pedal with your foot, the master cylinder is activated, and it pushes fluid through the brake lines to the calipers. The brake calipers then squeeze the rotors between them and the friction causes the Explorer to slow down and stop. The friction causes the brakes and rotors to wear and when the rotors reach the minimum thickness of 0.810 inches, you must discard and replace them.

Instructions

    1

    Park the Ford Explorer on a level surface and turn off the key. Put the wheel chocks behind the rear tires of the vehicle. Lift the Explorer with the automobile jack. Place a jack stand under it close to the jacking point and raise it to the frame.

    2

    Remove the lug nuts from the wheel with the lug wrench and pull the tire from the Ford. Loosen the caliper bolts with a socket and ratchet. Pull the caliper from the mounting bracket and secure it to the strut with a wire tie. If you allow the caliper to hang, it will damage the brake hose.

    3

    Carefully pry the grease cap from the wheel hub using the screwdriver. Remove the cotter pin from the shaft using the pliers. Remove the locking nut using a wrench. Remove the adjusting nut using the wrench and then pull the flat washer from the shaft.

    4

    Remove the outer bearing cone and roller assembly from the hub. Be careful not to drop the bearings. Remove the hub and rotor assembly from the spindle.

    5

    Install the new rotor along with the hub assembly. Insert the roller assembly and the bearing cone. Pack the bearings with wheel grease. Slide the flat washer on the shaft. Install the adjusting nut and tighten it with a wrench. Install the lock nut and tighten it with a wrench. Install a new cotter pin and spread it open with the pliers.

    6

    Place some wheel grease over the assembly and carefully tap the grease cap into place with the rubber mallet. Cut the wire tie holding the caliper to the strut with the pliers. Place the caliper into the mounting cradle and tighten the locking pins with the socket and ratchet. Install the wheel on the Explorer and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.

    7

    Remove the jack stand from under the Explorer and lower the vehicle to the ground. Repeat the procedure on the other wheel. Pump the brake several times when the project is complete to be sure that the brake pads bare resting on the rotors.

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How to Replace the Mirror Glass in a 2001 Honda Accord

Thursday, May 7, 2015

How to Replace the Mirror Glass in a 2001 Honda Accord

Over time, the reflective paint used on the rearview mirror for your 2001 Honda Accord may start to deteriorate. This causes yellow patches to appear on the mirror, thus preventing you from seeing everything going on behind you. A small amount of yellowing may not cause a problem but as the issue progresses, you may fail inspection. Honda dealerships can get you a replacement mirror but it only takes a few minutes to install it. To avoid paying the dealership to install the mirror, complete the job on your own.

Instructions

    1

    Remove the set-screw from the base of the rearview mirror. The set-screw holds the mirror onto the mounting tab. Use a number 8 Torx driver to remove the screw.

    2

    Side the rearview mirror upward off the mounting tab glued to the windshield of the Accord.

    3

    Slide the replacement mirror onto the mounting tab.

    4

    Secure the mirror to the mounting tab with the set-screw.

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How To Replace brake pads for disk brakes

Thursday, April 30, 2015

How-To Replace brake pads for disk brakes. Tube. Duration : 10.90 Mins.





A video tutorial on how to change worn brake pads for disk brakes.



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How to Replace a Rear Brake Rotor on a 1996 Explorer

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

How to Replace a Rear Brake Rotor on a 1996 Explorer

If you have noticed track marks or prominent wear on your brake rotor, it may be to replace it. Squealing brakes or a soft response when you press on the brake pedal are other clues that replacement may be in order. Replacing the rotors on the rear brakes on a 1996 Ford Explorer is a task that the average owner can perform. Its relatively quick and just takes the right tools and a little elbow grease.

Instructions

    1

    Put on a filtered face mask and safety glasses before you begin operating on your brakes, since brake pad dust may contain small amounts of asbestos.

    2

    Jack up the rear end of your 1996 Ford Explorer, place it on jack stands, and remove the wheel. Inspect the rotor for track marks or prevalent wear to confirm it does indeed need replacing.

    3

    Remove the rear brake caliper by loosening and removing the mounting bolts with a socket wrench. Lift the caliper gently from the caliper mount, paying extra attention to avoid damage to the brake fluid line.

    4

    Remove the brake pads and hardware. Loosen and remove the rear brake caliper mounting bolts with a socket wrench or another appropriate tool. Remove the caliper mount gently from the vehicle.

    5

    Remove the retaining screw from the disc mounting hole and tap the rotor with a rubber mallet to release any rust buildup between it and the bearing hub. Lift the rotor away from the vehicle with both hands, being careful not to drop it. If the rotor is extremely rusted, turn and pull simultaneously while applying more force.

    6

    Clean the mating surface on the wheel hub and place the new rotor into position. Reconstruct the brake system in the reverse order. Put the wheel back on and check the rotor on the opposite side (often brake systems wear quite evenly).

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How to Replace a Blazers Disc Brakes

Monday, April 27, 2015

If you have a Chevy Blazer, and youve been hearing abnormal squealing noises from your brakes, or grinding as you come to a stop, its time to replace your disc brakes. Performing this task yourself at home can save you a significant amount of money and time waiting on a repair shop to get around to it. Replace the rotors along with the brake pads to extend the life of your brakes and ensure the best braking performance.

Instructions

    1

    Raise the front of your Blazer with the jack. Set the the jack stands on either side beneath the front axle. Lower your Blazer onto the jack stands.

    2

    Unbolt both front wheels with the tire iron, twist the bolts counterclockwise until they come out and set them aside.

    3

    Unbolt the caliper from the mounting bracket on the right side of the axle by using a ratchet. Hang the caliper from the axle with the rope.

    4

    Hammer around the middle of the brake rotor where the lug studs are, to loosen it. Pull the brake rotor forward until it comes off the axle.

    5

    Spray the brake cleaner over the entire surface area of the replacement brake rotor to remove the layer of grease coating the rotor.

    6

    Slide the replacement rotor onto the axle. Pop the old brake pads out of the caliper manually and push the new brake pads down in their place. Position the caliper in the rotor and secure the bolts that hold everything to the steering knuckle with the ratchet.

    7

    Compress the caliper with the C-clamp. Use the ratchet to attach the caliper to the caliper mounting bracket. Repeat the procedure for the brakes on the front, drivers side. Replace the wheels, lower the Blazer and tighten the lug nuts.

    8

    Raise your Blazer with the jack and move the jack stands to both sides of the rear axle. Lower your Blazer onto the stands and repeat the steps you followed for the front brakes to replace the rear brakes. Replace the wheels, lower the SUV off the jack and jack stands and tighten the lug nuts.

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Replace G Shock DW 5600 Battery

Friday, April 24, 2015

This is my first g-shock and have served me for the past 8 years. So this thing are really attached to me.
On 4 Dis 2012, this g-shock dead coz battery already flat.

So Ive google to search what kind of battery it use. Then found it, CR2016 is the battery type. Bought the battery for RM 8.00. Hopefully it will last for another 10 years. Why ten years? Because g-shock engineers developed this watch to:-
1-will last for 10 years
2-can be drop at 10 meters (or feets which Ive forgot)
3-withstand 10 meters (or feets which Ive forgot)


First thing is removed the four screws.


After remove inner rubber shock (not in the picture), remove battery clip which hold the battery in place.



Its alive again....


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How to Replace the Brakes on an Acura 2003 RSX

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The brakes on your 2003 Acura RSX are disc brakes. Acura decided to use caliper-and-disc style brakes for all four wheels. This means that all four brakes are changed essentially the same way. The rear brakes have an emergency-brake cable, but thats the only difference. Youll need to replace your brakes when the pad material is around one-eighth of an inch or less. Replacement brakes can be purchased from most auto-parts stores.

Instructions

    1

    Jack up the front and rear of your RSX using a floor jack. Start with the front. Make sure you are jacking on the factory jack points located behind the radiator and behind the trunk. Place a jack stand under each of the front and rear pinch-weld supports under the vehicle and lower the RSX onto the stands.

    2

    Unbolt the lug nuts on the wheels using an impact wrench. Then, pull the wheels off of the wheel-hub assemblies.

    3

    Wrap the C-clamp around the brake caliper so that the screw end of the clamp sits flush against the outboard brake pad. Then, tighten the clamp to compress the caliper piston.

    4

    Remove the clamp when you can no longer tighten it, and unbolt the upper and lower caliper-mounting bolts and pull the caliper off the brake rotor.

    5

    Have an assistant hold the brake-caliper assembly. Do not let it hang by the rubber brake hose.

    6

    Unscrew the two screws in the center of the brake rotor using a screwdriver. Most vehicles dont use mounting screws on their brake rotors. Honda, which makes Acura vehicles, does. It will be impossible to remove the rotor if you dont remove these screws.

    7

    Slide the rotor off and slide the new rotor on. Installation is the reverse of removal.

    8

    Remove the old brake pads and insert the new pads into the caliper assembly.

    9

    Mount the brake caliper and tighten the caliper-mounting bolts to 53 ft-lbs. with a torque wrench. The rest of the installation is the reverse of removal.

    10

    Repeat steps 2 through 9 for the rest of the brakes. When replacing the rear brakes, the only change in procedure is that you will need to remove the emergency-brake spring from the caliper with a pair of pliers before removing the caliper-mounting bolts.

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How to Replace Discs on a Ford Escape

Monday, April 20, 2015

How to Replace Discs on a Ford Escape

The brake discs on a Ford Escape are just one component in the braking system, but one of the most important. Its the brake disc which turns with the wheel, and is also the object that is clamped onto by the brake pads to slow the vehicle. When you change the brake pads, you also want to change or turn the brake discs (also known as rotors) so that you can maximize the contact points. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2005 Ford Escape, but the process is similar for other vehicles as well.

Instructions

    1

    Use the jack to lift up the front of the vehicle, then set it on the jack stands. Be sure that the vehicle is completely and solidly on the stands prior to working on the vehicle. Take off the front wheels using the tire iron and set them out of the workspace.

    2

    Unbolt the brake caliper anchor plate from the front suspension using the ratchet, then lift the caliper and anchor plate off of the front suspension. Support the caliper on a spare jack stand or any other solid object, as long as it isnt hanging from the brake line, which could damage the line.

    3

    Use the wire cutters to remove the brake disc retaining clips located on the wheel lugs. These do not need to be reinstalled, so its OK if you cut them completely off of the disc and discard them. Slide the brake disc off of the hub.

    4

    Slide the replacement brake disc onto the hub. Then attach the brake caliper anchor plate to the front suspension using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

    5

    Reinstall the wheels and tires using the tire iron, then lower the SUV off of the stands using the jack.

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How to Replace the Rear Brake Rotors in a 1994 Toyota Celica

How to Replace the Rear Brake Rotors in a 1994 Toyota Celica

The rear brakes on a 1994 Toyota Celica do just a small percentage of the braking in the car, but over time, the rear brakes wear down just as fast as the front. With rear disc brakes, this means getting the stock rotors turned, or replacing them. If your rear rotors have already been turned once, chances are good that youll need to replace them first, which should take about 30 minutes a side.

Instructions

    1

    Raise the rear of the Celica using the jack and set the car down onto the jack stands. Take off the back wheels with the tire iron.

    2

    Unbolt the brake caliper from the rear suspension using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket, then hang the caliper from the rear spring using the bungee cord. Install the two 8mm bolts into the threaded holes on the face of the rotor. Tighten them in place with the ratchet until the rotor pops off of the hub. Pull the rotor off with both hands.

    3

    Slide the replacement rotor onto the wheel hub using your hands, then install two lug nuts using your hands to keep the rotor on the hub. Install the brake caliper onto the rotor with the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

    4

    Remove the wheel lugs with your hands, then reinstall the rear tires using the tire iron. Lower the Celica off the stands with the jack.

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How to Replace Brake Pads on Brembo Calipers

Friday, April 17, 2015

How to Replace Brake Pads on Brembo Calipers

Brembo makes high-performance brakes for road and track. Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chrysler, Mercedes, Nissan and Porsche are just some of the vehicle manufacturers that use Brembo-designed brakes. Unlike with conventional vehicles, you do not have to remove the caliper to install Brembo brake pads. The calipers are designed to quick release the pads, on track and road vehicles, which is one of the advantages of the Brembo system. Replacing the brake pads on a Brembo system will give you a first-hand look at this companys technology.

Instructions

    1

    Loosen the wheel lug nuts from the position where you are going to replace the pads, using a jack. Raise the end of the vehicle with a jack. Place jack stands beneath the subframe or jack points, depending on the vehicle. Lower the vehicle onto the jack stands and remove the wheels completely.

    2

    Remove the brake pad tie-down cotter pins with pliers. Place the palm of your non-dominant hand over the retaining spring plate on the center rear of the caliper. Push the upper pad lock-down pin through the caliper, toward the center of the vehicle. Use a small screwdriver to push the pin through. Slowly lift your hand to release the tension on the spring plate. Remove the spring plate, then push the lower pin through and out of the caliper in the same manner as with the upper pin.

    3

    Pull up the brake pads individually, using needle-nose pliers on the small tabs protruding upward from the pads. Pull the pad from end to end, essentially wiggling the pad upward and out of the caliper. Remove each pad by hand once the pads become loose enough.

    4

    Wrap a flat-head screwdriver in a paper towel, and insert it between one of the caliper pistons, and the rotor. Gently pry the caliper pistons inward on the caliper. The Brembo calipers have four pistons, two on each side of the rotor. Switch back and forth between pistons on one side of the caliper, as every time you push one caliper piston in, the other will want to pop out again. Repeat the gently prying until all four pistons are retracted completely into the caliper.

    5

    Read the backing plate on the brake pad to see which position it is going into. Apply a generous portion of caliper grease onto the backing plate of the pad. Slide the brake pad downward into the caliper. Gently nudge the rotor opposite the caliper, if the pads get jammed. If the pads will not go in at all, remove the pad from the caliper completely and check the pistons to make sure they are not in the way. Install each brake pad individually. Do not use a hammer to push the pads in place.

    6

    Insert the bottom pad tie-down pin from the back of the caliper to the front. Tap the pin with a hammer until you line up the cotter pin hole between the brake pad end and the caliper. Insert the pad spring plate under the pin against the top of the brake pad. Bend the plate downward against the top of the pads and rotor completely. Install the upper pad tie-down pin and align cotter pin hole between the end of the brake pad and the caliper wall.

    7

    Insert the tie-down cotter pins between the upper ends of the brake pads and the caliper wall by hand. Make sure the cotter pin is lined up in each pad tie-down pin correctly.

    8

    Repeat Steps 2 through 7 to complete the pad replacement on the other side of the vehicle. Install the wheels back on the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts snug. Raise the vehicle off of the jack stands, then remove the stands from beneath the car. Lower the vehicle to the ground, and torque the wheels to the manufacturers specifications with a 1/2-inch torque wrench and a socket.

    9

    Proceed to the drivers seat of the vehicle and pump the brakes several times. If the brake pedal does not stiffen after about five pumps, stop pumping and bleed the brake system.

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How to Replace Brakelines

How to Replace Brakelines

Brake lines can be made of several materials, but the most common is rubber, which can become worn or broken over time. Broken brake lines should be replaced immediately, as they will prevent the automobiles braking system from functioning. The brake system is powered by hydraulic pressure that travels to each tire. The brake lines transport this power when pressure is applied by the driver to the brake pedal. Replacing brake lines requires some background knowledge in auto repair.

Instructions

    1

    Determine the location of the connection points between the brake lines and the braking system. One end of each line will be behind the brake disc of each wheel. The other end of each brakes connection will be at a steel line on the underside of your autos frame. Consult your auto owners manual for the exact location of the connections.

    2

    Detach the brake lines from each connection point. Turn the bolts clockwise with an adjustable wrench at each connection point. Place a bucket under the connection on which you are working. This will be needed to catch the brake fluid.

    3

    Attach appropriately sized new brake lines to the connection points from which you removed the old brake lines. Secure them in place by turning the bolt at each connection point clockwise using the adjustable wrench.

    4

    Replace the lost brake fluid in the brake fluid reservoir. This is located near the firewall under the hood of your automobile. Pour new brake fluid into the brake fluid reservoir until it reaches the fill line.

    5

    Bleed all of the air from the brake system that entered during the replacement process. Have an assistant apply pressure to the brake pedal inside the automobile. Open the bleed valve located on each wheel while this pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Do one wheel at a time. Turn the valve counterclockwise with your hand to open it. Close the valve by turning it clockwise with your hand. Start with the wheel that is furthest from the brake fluid reservoir, working your way from the back of the automobile toward the front. Too much air in a brake system can cause the brakes to fail.

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How to Replace the Rear Brakes on a 2003 Ford Focus

How to Replace the Rear Brakes on a 2003 Ford Focus

The rear brakes on the Ford Focus are drum brakes with shoes that work with the parking brake as well as the rear wheels. These types of brakes are assembled onto the drum assembly using multiple springs and levers. This makes replacing brake shoes more difficult than replacing front brake pads.

Instructions

Accessing the Brake Shoes

    1

    Block the front wheels, release the parking brake and put the car into first gear. Raise the cars rear end, support it on axle stands or jack stands and remove the front wheels.

    2

    Disconnect the ABS wiring connector if one is present.

    3

    Disconnect the rear drum and brake assembly by unscrewing the four bolts at the rear of the hub assembly with a wrench.

    4

    Clean the entire assembly with brake cleaner, letting the residue drip into a drain pan, and wait for the assembly to dry. Take note of how the brake shoes and springs are installed as you do this.

Removing Old Shoes

    5

    Depress the ends of the hold-down springs on the brake shoes with pliers so you can withdraw the springs from the pins. Remove the pins from the back of the plate.

    6

    Disconnect the shoes top ends from the wheel cylinder; install an elastic band or wire over the cylinders/pistons to keep them from ejecting. Pull the shoes bottom end off the bottom anchor.

    7

    Pull back the parking brake cable spring from the operating lever at the back of the rear shoe and unhook the cable end from the lever with pliers. You can now remove the brake shoes.

    8

    Unhook the lower return spring from the shoes by moving the bottom ends of the shoes together, then pull the front shoe from the strut and brake shoe adjuster and unhook the upper spring. Take note of the holes the springs are in.

    9

    Disengage the adjustment strut by pulling it to remove it from the rear shoe. Remove the strut support spring.

Installing New Shoes

    10

    Clean the backing plate with the brake cleaner and apply a small amount of high-temperature brake grease to the brake shoe contact points and the sliding components of the brake shoe adjuster.

    11

    Assemble the new brake shoes by connecting the strut support spring and adjustment strut to the rear shoe, connecting the leading shoe to the strut and brake shoe adjuster and connecting the return springs.

    12

    Install the shoes by connecting the parking brake cable to the rear shoe, inserting the shoes bottom end on the bottom anchor and then connecting the top ends to the cylinder. Set the eccentric cam to its lowest position before connecting it to the rear shoe.

    13

    Re-connect the shoes hold-down pins and springs.

    14

    Install the brake drum back on the cylinder, tightening the bolts to 49 foot-pounds.

    15

    Replace the wheels and lower the car once youve changed the brakes on both sides.

    16

    Press the brake pedal several times to set the shoes at their normal operating position.

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How to Replace Early Bronco Door Windows

How to Replace Early Bronco Door Windows

Early-model Ford Bronco door windows are operated by a manually powered mechanical system. A hand crank turns a reduction gear, which moves the regulator arm up and down. The regulator arm is attached to the glass through the glass channel, which is glued to the bottom of the window. Attaching the glass channel to the window requires specialty tools and is best left to a professional glass shop. Salvage yards may have windows with the channel already attached, and are a good source for parts for older vehicles.

Instructions

    1

    Remove the armrest screw from the armrest with a screwdriver. Remove the armrest from the door panel.

    2

    Remove the screws holding the crank onto the crankshaft with a screwdriver and pull the crank and washer from the shaft. Unscrew the lock control knob by hand.

    3

    Insert a thin, flat screwdriver or a stiff putty knife between the clips holding the door panel and the door. Lever the clips from the door carefully and do not attempt to remove the clips by levering against the panel.

    4

    Remove the division bar screw and the vent window screws with a screwdriver. Reinstall the window crank and roll the window all the way down.

    5

    Pull the rubber glass run strip near the division bar up until the vent window glass is released. Tip the vent window and division bar to the rear and pull the vent window and bar assembly from the door.

    6

    Roll the window up a few inches. Grasp the upper back corner of the glass and roll it forward to disengage the regulator arm from the glass channel. Lift the glass straight up and free of the door.

    7

    Reassembly is the reverse of all of these steps. Ensure that the regulator arm fits into the glass channel properly. Adjust the regulator arm up or down slightly with the window crank if necessary to get the regulator engaged with the channel properly.

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How do I Replace Brakes on a Nissan 2002 Pathfinder

The 2002 Nissan Pathfinder SUV uses a braking system made up of front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Both front and rear brakes operate using a hydraulic system that controls pistons in the brake assemblies. Unless there is a problem with a specific component, routine maintenance consists of replacing the pads on the front brakes and the shoes on the rear brakes. Replacing the pads should only take about an hour, but replacing the shoes is more complicated and will take longer for inexperienced owners.

Instructions

Front Disc Brakes

    1

    Open the hood, and remove the master cylinder cap. Place a clean rag over the master cylinder to prevent contamination of the brake fluid. Place rags below the master cylinder to catch any fluid that overflows.

    2

    Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels, and raise the vehicle with a jack. Support both sides with a jack stand, and remove the lug nuts and wheels. Place wheel blocks around the rear wheels.

    3

    Place a drip pan under the brake assembly, and saturate the entire assembly with brake cleaner. This is to remove the dangerous brake dust that accumulates due to pad wear. Allow the assembly to air dry.

    4

    Use a socket wrench to loosen the lower pin bolt by turning it counterclockwise. Finish removing the bolt by hand.

    5

    Lift the cylinder body up, off the rotor, and secure it in place with a piece of wire or string to avoid placing strain on the brake line.

    6

    Remove the inner and outer pad retainers from the cylinder body, and pull out the inner and outer pads and shims.

    7

    Attach a large C-clamp over the pistons, and tighten the clamp to force the pistons back into the cylinder. This is to make room for the thicker new pads.

    8

    Apply a coat of high temperature grease to the back of the new pads, then attach the shims. Place a coat of grease to the back of the shims. Insert the new pads into the cylinder housing, and replace the retainers. Make sure the pads are seated all the way against the rim of the housing.

    9

    Use a piece of No. 120 emery paper to smooth both sides of the brake rotor. If you see deep grooves in the rotor, you should take it to a machine shop to be resurfaced.

    10

    Rotate the cylinder down onto the rotor. Replace the lower pin bolt, and use a torque wrench to tighten it to 24 to 31 foot-lbs. of torque. Repeat the procedure on the opposite brake assembly.

    11

    Replace the wheels and lug nuts, and lower the vehicle. Check the master cylinder to ensure the fluid level reaches the "Full" level. Add new brake fluid if necessary. Replace the master cylinder cap.

    12

    Drive the vehicle on a road with little traffic. Accelerate to approximately 30 mph, and quickly decelerate to a near stop. Repeat this several times to seat the new pads.

Rear Drum Brakes

    13

    Ensure the parking brake is released.

    14

    Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels, and raise the rear of the vehicle. Place wheel blocks around the front wheels. Support the vehicle with jack stands, remove the lug nuts and take off both rear wheels.

    15

    Place a drip pan below the brake assembly, and clean the components with brake cleaner.

    16

    Remove the brake drum by pulling it off the wheel lug bolts.

    17

    Remove the shoe hold-down pins from both shoes. Place the spring removal tool over the springs on the front of the shoes while you hold the pin in place from behind the backing plate. Rotate the spring retainer counterclockwise to release the locking plate, and remove the pins.

    18

    Remove the upper and lower return springs from the shoes. It might be possible to do this by grasping the outside edge of the shoe and pulling it out and towards the center at the same time. If this doesnt work, use a slotted screwdriver or brake tool to pry the springs off the shoes. Remove the shoes.

    19

    Remove the adjuster from below the cylinder, noting the direction it faces. This is a cylindrical piece with slots on each end that maintains tension on the shoes. Unscrew the adjuster, and apply lithium grease to the threads. Reassemble the adjuster.

    20

    Disconnect the parking brake cable from the toggle lever, which is connected to the back of the front shoe. Use a slotted screwdriver to remove the retainer ring from the toggle lever, and separate the lever from the brake shoe.

    21

    Smooth the inside of the brake drum using No. 120 emery paper. If the drum has deep grooves cut into it, take it to a machine shop for resurfacing.

    22

    Connect the toggle lever to the new front brake shoe. The front shoe is the shorter of the two shoes. Attach the parking brake cable to the toggle lever.

    23

    Place the new shoes into place. Replace the hold-down pins. Lock them into place by turning the retaining spring tool clockwise. Attach the upper and lower return springs to both shoes. Place the adjuster between the top ends of the brake shoes, being careful to orient it in the proper direction. Rotate the wheel on the adjuster to expand it until it is putting tension on the shoes.

    24

    Compare the side you just replaced with the opposite side to ensure all components are properly installed. Repeat the procedure on the opposite side.

    25

    Replace the brake drums. If the drums slip on easily, remove them and expand the adjusters slightly more. Continue to do this until you feel resistance when you replace the drum.

    26

    Replace the wheels and lug nuts. Lower the vehicle, and tighten the lug nuts. Drive the vehicle forward, and backwards several times, frequently applying the brakes, to adjust them.

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