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First Time: Drum Brakes & E-Brake
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06/30/12 03:40 PM
06/30/12 03:40 PM
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Posts: 1,819 Middle of A Field
OrangeProwler
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Middle of A Field
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To all, I am wondering how hard or how much of a paint in the *** it is to service drum brakes? Any good tips other than taking pictures and do one side at a time. This would be for a 68 Coronet with a 8.75 rear end and I think 10x2-1/2 brakes. I was thinking of getting this kit even it is a little pricey? http://www.musclecarbrakes.com/bib6572charger.htmlWas thinking of getting stuff from NAPA potentially. Also, on the Emergency Brake I havde problem where the release is not fully releasing the brake so I'm not sure again how hard it is to replace at the minimum an emergency brake cable? Thank you again.
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Re: First Time: Drum Brakes & E-Brake
[Re: OrangeProwler]
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06/30/12 04:48 PM
06/30/12 04:48 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 4,848 Memphis
HemiRick
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Drum brakes are easy if you have the 2 special tools. A brake spring tool and the tool to turn the hold downs. 1 side at a time is a great way to learn how to do them.
Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: First Time: Drum Brakes & E-Brake
[Re: OrangeProwler]
#1259833
06/30/12 05:32 PM
06/30/12 05:32 PM
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Posts: 36,041 Lincoln Nebraska
RapidRobert
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Lincoln Nebraska
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What Rick said get the 2 tools. I'd just get some shoes and wheel cyls from NAPA or anywhere. Clean/dry/lube the star wheel assy. Check for deep grooves in the 6 contact pads on each backing plate and smooth them out some if need be & hit each one with a LIGHT smear of grease. cover the shoe linings with masking tape before installing them then remove it when the shoes are on. When the drums are back on spoon the linings up tight then back them off till just free. I put the rear up on stands & a helper idling it in gear & he hits the brake to stop it & I spoon it up tighter then he releases the brakes till you reach the point on each side where you can hear a light "tick" of contact at ONE point in the revolution of the wheel. Ahead of time in the beginning undo the E brake cable on each end & if the inner cable is bound up inside the sheath take it out and soak it in your solvent tank. Use a hose clamp on the inside end to compress the tangs so it will slip free of the drum
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