How to Change Rear Drum Brakes on a Ford Taurus
How to Change Rear Drum Brakes on a Ford Taurus One of the most important safety features on your car is the braking system. As time goes on and the miles add up, you add to the amount of wear on your brakes. When the brakes wear down, this can lead to reduced performance or even complete failure. Therefore, it's important to keep your brakes well-maintained, whether it's as simple as replacing the brake shoes or a more complicated repair, such as replacing the brake drums. Things You'll Need Jack Bricks or wood 12 mm open-end wrench Pliers 3/4-inch lug wrench Flathead screwdriver Small sledgehammer Brake cleaner Drum brake spring tool New brake shoes New brake drums Removal Put the car in park and raise the rear with a jack. Wedge a brick or sturdy piece of wood in the front and back of the front tires to help prevent the car from rolling while it's jacked up. Use the 12 mm open-end wrench and pliers to disconnect the parking brake cable at the