So, I've never had a car that I have serviced with drum brakes, they've all been discs since I started wrenching a few years ago. No experience with drums at all.
The Olds has rear drums. When I got new tires installed last week the shop installing them mentioned they are shot, including leaking wheel cylinders.
As I have zero experience with this type of repair...what would I need to know to service the brakes including tools. I know drums can be adjusted, but honestly have no clue what I'm doing with them. Or what an average cost to expect from an independent mechanic for this job. I'm guessing new drums, shoes, and wheel cylinders as these are likely 22 year old originals. What am I forgetting or need to know?
The Olds has rear drums. When I got new tires installed last week the shop installing them mentioned they are shot, including leaking wheel cylinders.
As I have zero experience with this type of repair...what would I need to know to service the brakes including tools. I know drums can be adjusted, but honestly have no clue what I'm doing with them. Or what an average cost to expect from an independent mechanic for this job. I'm guessing new drums, shoes, and wheel cylinders as these are likely 22 year old originals. What am I forgetting or need to know?