I needed to replace my rear brakes?

Tiny
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Was told that I needed to replace my rear brakes I cannot see how anyone could not do their own brakes?
Friday, November 8th, 2013 AT 8:57 AM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

I attached the procedure for the rear shoes to be be replaced below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Roy

Brake Shoe Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

1. Remove the brake drum.

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2. Remove the lower return spring.

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3. Remove the upper end of the connecting link from the leading shoe to relieve tension on the upper return spring.
4. Remove the connecting link spring.
5. Remove the connecting link and the adjusting lever.
6. Remove the upper return spring and the adjuster.

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7. Remove the trailing shoe hold-down spring and cap.
8. Remove the trailing shoe hold-down pin.
9. Remove the trailing shoe.
10. Remove the leading shoe hold-down spring and cap.
11. Remove the leading shoe hold-down pin.
12. Remove the leading shoe.

Inspection Procedure

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Caution: Refer to Safety Glasses Caution.

1. Measure the minimum brake lining thickness.
2. Clean the adjuster assembly and apply grease.
3. Inspect the threads of the adjuster assembly for smooth rotation.
4. Inspect the brake components for damage or wear. Replace any damaged or worn components.

Installation Procedure

1. Verify the park brake cable is properly routed.
2. Attach the park brake cable to the trailing shoe lever.

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3. Install the trailing shoe with the hold-down spring, the cap, and the pin.

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Important: Do not overstretch the lower return spring.

4. Install the lower return spring to the trailing shoe.
5. Position the leading shoe and the adjuster assembly against the backing plate.
6. Install the lower return spring to the leading shoe.
7. Install the adjuster assembly.
8. Turn the adjuster in as far as possible.
9. Install the leading shoe with the hold-down spring, the cap, and the pin.
10. Install the adjusting lever to the leading shoe.
11. Install the connecting link to the leading shoe.
12. Install the connecting link spring.

Important: Do not overstretch the upper return spring.

13. Install the upper return spring from the leading shoe to the connecting link.

Important: The nut must not lock firmly at the end of the adjustment assembly.

14. Ensure the adjuster assembly nut is drawn all the way to the stop.
15. Adjust the rear brakes.
16. Install the brake drum.
17. Adjust the park brake.
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