Cant get drums back on after changing shoes

Tiny
HEYJOHNNYBOY
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 HONDA CIVIC
  • 187,000 MILES
After changing my brake shoes I can't get the drums back on. The brake adjustment is closed all the way and it still won't go on. I have the correct shoes
Saturday, October 1st, 2011 AT 10:17 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,738 POSTS
Check if the shoes are both contacting the large anchor on top of the backing plate. If they're not, most likely the parking brake cable is rusted tight in the partially applied position.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Tuesday, March 16th, 2021 AT 11:22 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Brake Shoe Replace/Remove Content

Shoe and Drum Replacement
GUIDE
Shoe and Drum Replacement
We are a team of ASE certified mechanics that have created this service guide. Learn what's goes wrong with your car's rear brakes and how to replace the brake shoes and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links