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How to Install Brake Shoes and Drum Brakes A key safety component on your car is your braking system. As time goes on and the miles add up, your brakes will wear down and need to be replaced. The brakes on the rear wheels of many cars are drum brakes. Drum brakes are a type of braking system in which the brake pads are inside a drum that is mounted on the wheel. When the brakes are engaged, the brake pads press out against the inside of the drum. Replacing the brake shoes and drum brakes is a maintenance task that you can do yourself in one day. Things You'll Need Brake wash Safety goggles Gloves Non-drying silicon brake lubricant Brake shoes Instructions Clean the wheel with brake wash. Wear safety goggles and gloves because the dirt on the wheel might contain asbestos from the brake pads. Lubricate the spots where the brake shoes attach to the wheel with non-drying silicon brake lubricant. Place the new brake shoes on to the wheel assembly. Attach the spring lo...

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...