DIY Rear Drum Brake Adjustment/Parking Brake W/ PICS Inside

[SilverBack]

Good thread. But I'm suppose to re-adjust/re-tighten the e-brake today, so how exactly would I take off the the drum housing without bending it? And also, what's the best way to clean-off the brake dust without removing any important grease? Thanks.

[drifto]

Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Good thread. But I'm suppose to re-adjust/re-tighten the e-brake today, so how exactly would I take off the the drum housing without bending it? And also, what's the best way to clean-off the brake dust without removing any important grease? Thanks.

there are if you notice two extra smaller holes in the face of the drum. they are threaded so you can use a bolt and tighten it inward against the hub to free the drum from the backing plate. as you tighten it the drum will slowly come off. this way your not prying anything at all. once its off, i personally use some "brakleen" type solution and spray off all the dust, except for the pad surfaces. dont get any solutions on the pads as they will swell or wear prematurely. as for the backing plate, pins, etc. i use some moly paste (molybdenum disulfide) to grease the backing plate areas where the shoes pivot and operate, as to prevent rust or binding. as before just dont get any grease on the pad surface or inner drum surface. and as a suggestion i also apply moly paste to the hub surface and in the center opening of the drum, this is usually where rust likes to live and grow and makes future removal a pain in the ass. the grease mentioned before is high temp rated and will prevent rust from building up in the area. well thats my 2 cents. hope this helps...