... anyone done this? I've already replaced the front pads/rotors with Wagner Thermoquiets. I'm just wondering if there is anything special I should know before starting the job. I'm planning to replace all of the hardware and apply lots of "brake Squeal" lube.
Rear Brakes 2006 Ford Focus No ABS
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Rear drum or disc? If it is drum you are supposed to replace the retaining nut every time you loosen it.
It is rear drum. I'm not even sure it needs a brake job, but they squeak when cold, which I've heard is common. Anyhow, I don't have to remove any wheel bearings or anything else do I? Just the retaining nut? Thanks in advance.
The drum will come off the rear upright after you undo the retaining nut. The bearing should be held onto the rear of the drum with a snap ring.
Here you go. You may have trouble getting the drum off once the nut is off.
Also, what I did differently than in the video was when taking the shoes off I did not remove the springs. I just removed the holding clips, the parking brake cable and the whole shoe assembly, along with all springs came right off. This way I could lay everything out on my workbench and transfer all hardware to new shoes.
Also, what I did differently than in the video was when taking the shoes off I did not remove the springs. I just removed the holding clips, the parking brake cable and the whole shoe assembly, along with all springs came right off. This way I could lay everything out on my workbench and transfer all hardware to new shoes.
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If I have to remove everything to repair the drum brake system, I order every part that can be replaced.
Thanks for the video, KrisZ, greatly appreciated.
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