How do you replace the brake drums on a Ford Contour?
How do you replace the brake drums on a Ford Contour?
Remove the brake drums by taking the retainers off, if equipped, or pulling them off the wheel assembly. If the drums seem stuck, pull the rubber plug off the backing plate and use a screwdriver and a brake-adjusting tool to rotate the star wheel on the shoe-adjusting cylinder to back off the shoes.
How do you remove drum brakes from a car?
Remove both rear wheels. Remove the drums on both rear wheels. Some drums are secured by two or four bolts, some by two screws, and others by nothing at all. Remove any retaining bolts or screws and pull the drums off. If the drum is seized, tap it firmly with a mallet on the front shoulder to loosen.
Why are my drum brakes not retracting properly?
There are two return springs connecting the front and rear brake shoes, and if either of these is broken or weakened, the shoes will not retract properly and they will drag on the drum. Hold the adjuster lever off of the adjuster wheel and turn the wheel back and forth.
Is it better to use drum brakes or disc brakes?
While not as effective or reliable as modern disc brakes, drum brakes have the advantage of being less expensive and lighter, and when used in the rear position they do not seriously impair the braking function.
There are two return springs connecting the front and rear brake shoes, and if either of these is broken or weakened, the shoes will not retract properly and they will drag on the drum. Hold the adjuster lever off of the adjuster wheel and turn the wheel back and forth.
What should I do if my drum brake is stuck?
Observe the brake operation while an assistant sets and releases the parking brake. Note that the parking brake will not actually set with the drum released, so take care not to move the parking brake lever or pedal too far. The rear brake shoe should move out when the parking brake is set, and move back when the parking brake is released.
Why does my parking brake stick on my Drum?
If the parking brake is adjusted too tight then only a couple of clicks will be required to set the brake. If the trailing brake shoe in the drum is sticking, the parking brake lever or pedal will feel slack right up until the parking brake engages. Release the parking brake.
Where are drum brakes used on a car?
Drum brakes are common on older automobiles, and on lower-cost vehicles they are still frequently used on the rear wheels. While not as effective or reliable as modern disc brakes, drum brakes have the advantage of being less expensive and lighter, and when used in the rear position they do not seriously impair the braking function.
