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Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake drum, Brake shoes, Brakes.
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Asked on July 25, 2007

Rear brake pads

I have a 1998 escort and am trying to change rear brakes but can not get them off. Is there a secret way?
Avatar Asked by drew07

Answer

Replied on August 2, 2007

Rear brake pads or rear brake shoes? If it is the brake shoes and you wanted to remove the brake drums, there are 2 screws on the front of the drums. To remove the screws, you need to buy the impact screw driver ($8.00). You hit the impact screw driver with a hammer which in turns loosen the screws. Then, there is another small hole with a thread on the front of the brake drum. Use the correct bolt and screw it to this hole which in turns seperates/pushes away the drum to the brake housing.

If you have 4 wheel disc brakes, you do not have brake drums.

Tiny Answered by dsplc
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