One of the best scenes of your video is at 0.07 which shows a very appreciative mutt and a wagging black tail. I hope someone is taking good care of him.
I like your videos. I learn a lot from them. Thanks for being so helpful to everyone by posting them! Even as I started watching this particular one though, I said "Man this is going to be a REAL PAIN IN THE ASS job". I knew in advance mine would (2004 DX Civic) so I just did the front pads only and let a mechanic wrestle with those back shoes! Hell with that I ain't doin' it! I used to do my motorcylces drums all the time, back in the day (they're all disk nowadays) Cheers!
@DriftingFWWA yeah, i was so wound up in the difficulty of this project, that much of the footage was not taken as needed. I did put together what i could. Although i hoped this would have been a complete 1st step to last step DIY, it should only really be used for guidance in some areas of this job. Always have multiple sources when doing jobs like this. =)
An easier way to remove the u-clip/horse shoe is to first spread it apart a bit with a screwdriver. Then push up on the open end using the screwdriver so that a small gap is created between the middle of the clip and the stud. Stick a small flat-head in the gap and twist, this will pull the clip out.
@big2000dave No worries, glad to share. I actually found your video when servicing the drum brakes on my friend's Accord and thought it was real funny because we were having the same problem. The clip was a pain in the @$ till we figured out this trick. Another one that would've saved a lot of time and pain is knowing that Honda has a "Special" tool to easily remove and replace the upper return spring: Brake spring installer 07LAF-SM40200. Looks like it costs $30 but sure would've been worth it.
The clip is called a horse shoe, to remove it easily it is made out of soft tin, you need to spread it open with a large screw driver or chisel. Then you tap it out of use long nose pliers the pull it out. Put a new one back in or re-use the old one. Squeeze the ends together and you are done.
It's too bad this video is unwatchable due to the unsteady camera. Get a clue, we don't need jerky shot of each rear tire. We know where the brakes are located. Set up a tripod and focus on the rear drums. Any other shot is pointless unless you enjoy watching a video of someone walking around a vehicle camcorder in hand with sots of the floor and ceiling in an unsteady hand.
@bucktheusa Well, there was no real way to edit the info we recorded to make this video extremely helpful. It was a frustrating and sometimes confusing project. We just winged it and got it right by the end. I'm looking more forward to doing the timing belt service than this again...lol...anyway..hope this provides a bit of helpful info to anyone that needs it.
1 thing... brake cleean dry rots rubber so now your dust boots on your wheen cylinder will breakdown. Jst so you know
mrmonkeymb 2 months ago
@mrmonkeymb thanks for the tip.
big2000dave 2 months ago
thank you
abood4444 3 months ago
thank you
abood4444 3 months ago
One of the best scenes of your video is at 0.07 which shows a very appreciative mutt and a wagging black tail. I hope someone is taking good care of him.
opsvideo2008 3 months ago
Sweet dog
commonmanification 4 months ago
Big2000Dave,
I like your videos. I learn a lot from them. Thanks for being so helpful to everyone by posting them! Even as I started watching this particular one though, I said "Man this is going to be a REAL PAIN IN THE ASS job". I knew in advance mine would (2004 DX Civic) so I just did the front pads only and let a mechanic wrestle with those back shoes! Hell with that I ain't doin' it! I used to do my motorcylces drums all the time, back in the day (they're all disk nowadays) Cheers!
applejak2000 5 months ago
you skipped a lot of important steps....
DriftingFWWA 7 months ago 2
@DriftingFWWA yeah, i was so wound up in the difficulty of this project, that much of the footage was not taken as needed. I did put together what i could. Although i hoped this would have been a complete 1st step to last step DIY, it should only really be used for guidance in some areas of this job. Always have multiple sources when doing jobs like this. =)
big2000dave 5 months ago
did i hear a rooster?
deziking 8 months ago
An easier way to remove the u-clip/horse shoe is to first spread it apart a bit with a screwdriver. Then push up on the open end using the screwdriver so that a small gap is created between the middle of the clip and the stud. Stick a small flat-head in the gap and twist, this will pull the clip out.
actionace 9 months ago
@actionace Good stuff! Thanks!
big2000dave 9 months ago
@big2000dave No worries, glad to share. I actually found your video when servicing the drum brakes on my friend's Accord and thought it was real funny because we were having the same problem. The clip was a pain in the @$ till we figured out this trick. Another one that would've saved a lot of time and pain is knowing that Honda has a "Special" tool to easily remove and replace the upper return spring: Brake spring installer 07LAF-SM40200. Looks like it costs $30 but sure would've been worth it.
actionace 9 months ago
PLYERS LOL
Edubthree 10 months ago
Nice doggie.
bighefjeff 10 months ago
As for removing those U-Clips, (horseshoe clips), I had new ones anyway. Used the dremel with a cut-off disc, careful not to nick the pin.
spcascades 1 year ago
The clip is called a horse shoe, to remove it easily it is made out of soft tin, you need to spread it open with a large screw driver or chisel. Then you tap it out of use long nose pliers the pull it out. Put a new one back in or re-use the old one. Squeeze the ends together and you are done.
TANGOFIVE 1 year ago
It's too bad this video is unwatchable due to the unsteady camera. Get a clue, we don't need jerky shot of each rear tire. We know where the brakes are located. Set up a tripod and focus on the rear drums. Any other shot is pointless unless you enjoy watching a video of someone walking around a vehicle camcorder in hand with sots of the floor and ceiling in an unsteady hand.
poedgie 1 year ago
Cool there's something out there for this P.O.S. car.
Not sure it helped though but at least I saw what's coming out.
Would like to know how to finally use that funky spring tool I have in my box!
BTW: Anyone with a 99-07 Civic lookout for leaking "Cylinder Head Seal".
It's a $5 round plastic plug on the left side of the head when facing the engine.
The o-ring shrinks with heat and dumps out most of your oil leading to an overheat condition and warped/cracked head.
It's a deliberate scam.
bucktheusa 1 year ago
@bucktheusa Well, there was no real way to edit the info we recorded to make this video extremely helpful. It was a frustrating and sometimes confusing project. We just winged it and got it right by the end. I'm looking more forward to doing the timing belt service than this again...lol...anyway..hope this provides a bit of helpful info to anyone that needs it.
big2000dave 1 year ago