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Post by JoGumby on Oct 5, 2005 16:14:21 GMT -3
Want to inspect my rear pads. Took off tire cant get drum off. Am i missing something?
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Post by J.T.Woody on Oct 5, 2005 16:28:03 GMT -3
You need to un-adjust the rear brake shoes...the drum wears out around them and makes it impossible to remove.
On the back side of the axle backing plate, there are holes down the bottom. If you look inside, you will see a star-shaped wheel (kinda like a boot spur). Stick a screw driver in there and spin it until you figure out which way is loosen. Loosen it until you can pull the drum off.
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Post by jps4jeep on Oct 5, 2005 17:09:23 GMT -3
or use a hammer and beat the crap out of it, they'll come off. the adjustment is found on the back of the backing plate. you need a brake tool to stick into the hole and adjust the shoes.
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Post by JoGumby on Oct 5, 2005 17:25:24 GMT -3
Thank u woody. That did it. Didnt know i had to back it all the way off. Now to remove the broken/leakin brake line i discovered whilst under jeep. Hehe  |
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Post by chrometj on Oct 6, 2005 0:34:03 GMT -3
dont forget to adjust it when you throw the tires back on, otherwise your braking will be screwy and e-brake almost useless...do ya know how to do that? if not ask!
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Post by SPYDER on Oct 7, 2005 2:15:13 GMT -3
this is one of the reasons i got rid of my drums....they boggle my mind. I understand rotors and calipers so why not have them at all 4 corners. ;D
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Post by JoGumby on Oct 21, 2005 7:12:33 GMT -3
Ya got them on & adjusted fine. Replaced the broken line. Hey hey my jeep stops alot better now. I can almost outstop a low compression beetle...1 day i'm gonna pass it as well |
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