Replacing Drum Brake Shoes Part 1

Well here it is as promised, the full length version of the replacement of brake shoes. It seems my viewers have an interest in 2 things in particular, brakes and check engine lights so here are some brakes for you. To tell the truth I don't do too many drum brake jobs these days so I'm a little rusty but the principals here are sound and should get you through a basic drum brake job. A couple of things to note here, I replaced the drums on this particular job but if you have enough "meat" left on the drums you can have them machined for a lot less than replacing them. Also, I didn't get the removal of the drum in this video because of time constraints however you can go to the "Drum Brakes, a Quick Look" video to see how to remove them, here's a link.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXMFVx8jJLU

Watch the next video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMUq6bJ1Py8

I hope this video was helpful, you can always visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com for some of the latest junk I have for you.

http://ericthecarguy.com/

Stay dirty

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• replacing brakes
• replacing drum brakes
• replacing brake shoes
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• rear brakes
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• how to replace rear brakes
• rear brake replacement
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[acall4531]

Hey i was just wondering how to fix a drum thats frozen to the brake and i was also wondering on how to change a fuel filter thats on top of a gas tank on a 1995 dodge dakota slt??

[EricTheCarGuy]

@acall4531 I've done videos on drum removal, see the 'Removing Brake Drums The Easy Way'. As to your other question I think that would be a great question for the forum over at my website as there is not enough room to respond here.

[aode06]

another thing folks need to know,

when your pedal is pulsating, that does not mean the FRONT rotors are warped all the time,.

I have run into several cars, where the rear drums or rotors are warped.

Most of the time, a drum has never been turned, and can be turned to correct the condition,.

However ROTORS are best replaced, since they incur more heat than drums and removing material to correct this will just bring them to their death faster by having them turned.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@aode06 Very true and the way you isolate the cause of the pulsation is to find a safe area and pull up on the parking brake instead of using the brake pedal, if you feel a pulsation the rear brakes are warped, if not then it's the fronts. Keep in mind this does NOT work on all vehicles (maybe 80%) as there are a lot of different parking brake set ups out there. Thanks for your comment.

[aode06]

there is your 50 off coupon.

By the way, the majority of the time, a full time guy like my self goes to do a job like this and BAM!

Those old rusty springs and hardware SNAP, then the vehicle is down and those parts have to be special ordered, some have to be found at the junk yard:( as its not available anymore.

Beware of MAZDA REAR VAN SHOES. They are the hardest in the world to do, ive seen the setup and to be honest, Its calipers for me or nothin, drums suck.

[EricTheCarGuy]

@aode06 Thanks for your input.

[reneonlineg1]

hey eric honda sure got a nice line of lubes and greases huh. i see you use them all .

[usdefcom]

@xxxxmrwinoxxxx

Bads are for disc brakes. Shoes are for drum brakes. You don't need to buy new stuff. You can measure the thickness of a drum or shoes/ rotors or discs. You also want to do a visual inspection for damage. Consult service manual for specs.

[usdefcom]

@mcanally27

If you are afraid of the mechanical construction of a vehicle, then don't touch it!

[Barnekkid]

A good way to remember how the brakes go back is to do one side at a time. That way there's always one brake you can refer to, except that everythings reversed.

[Upgrade117]

You teach me how to take these apart alot better than my teacher.

[1962dodgecharger]

u hav a lot of videos and i just am busy but do u hav a video on how to fix a hung up caliper

[PotatoeSack69]

You have got to wear close toed shoes. ALWAYS