Brake drum and shoes replacement
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Methuselah
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There is a spring removal/installer that provides an immeasurable amount of help for this. Get it.
You may just want to get a rebuild kit from Advance (uh...Hungary Auto Parts). It will have new springs and clips and crap. I think generally it is a good idea to replace the piston as well as it's probably leaking (though I didnt do this for my Ranger, the overhaul from which I am drawing this experience). There was nothing tricky about it, except adjusting the brake shoes back for getting the drum off...I found that to be pretty challenging.
Oh, and I used a lot of antisieze on the auto-adjusters.
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You may just want to get a rebuild kit from Advance (uh...Hungary Auto Parts). It will have new springs and clips and crap. I think generally it is a good idea to replace the piston as well as it's probably leaking (though I didnt do this for my Ranger, the overhaul from which I am drawing this experience). There was nothing tricky about it, except adjusting the brake shoes back for getting the drum off...I found that to be pretty challenging.
Oh, and I used a lot of antisieze on the auto-adjusters.
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hvychy
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first of all get a repair manual on your truck. they have pics. also leave one side alone to use as a guide. get some brake cleaner and spray off the springs and the adjusting screw. If your wheel cyliders are leaking replace them dont try to rebuild them.If it is your first time have a freind help. If you get into trouble go to Auto Zone if you have one close and they will help you out.