How to Install Brake Shoes and Drum Brakes
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...