When should I replace rear drums?
When should I replace rear drums?
The brake drums on your car are built to last for about 200,000 miles. In some cases, the drums will wear out sooner due to worn out internal components that put more strain on the drum. As your brake drums begin to wear down, they will actually become smaller.
When do you need to change your brake drums?
When to Change Your Brake Drums. On most cars, brake drums are found in the rear wheels. This is primarily because of their relatively low cost and the ability for a parking brake to adhere to them. Like all brake system components in a car, they wear down from time to time and need to be replaced.
Are there front or rear drum brakes on a car?
The front and rear brakes on a car take a lot of abuse over time. On most older vehicles, the front brakes will be discs, while the rear ones will be drums. The drum brakes on a car are an essential part of having maximum braking power. Over time, the drums and shoes on the rear part of a vehicle will have to do a lot of work…
Why do rear brake pads need to be replaced?
If you wait too long, you may need to have the rotor or the drums replaced. The metal housing on the pads makes contact with the metal drums causing metal to metal friction and resulting in major brake repair. (See Resource 1) Respond to the service light in your car.
When do I need to replace my brake shoes?
Even minor blemishes on the machined surface will wear the brake shoes faster than if you just bust the glaze off of it. The drums only need replacing if they are deeply cracked or oversize. Properly adjusted drums last for several sets of shoes.
When to change your brake drums?
A brake drum with heat cracks, gouges severe hot spots, or that exceeds the specification limit should be discarded and replaced with a new drum. If you are within spec, these drums can be machined or “turned” at a machine shop.
How do you take rear brake drum off?
Unscrew the brake drum if needed. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the brake drum to the wheel. Draw the brake drum forcefully towards you. Use a screwdriver and rubber mallet or a brake drum puller to take the drum off of the wheel if you are unable to remove the drum by unscrewing it and pulling it.
How do you change rear brake pads?
How to change your rear brake pads. Support the car on jackstands and remove the wheel. Clean the brakes and remove the caliper. Remove the pads from the caliper and examine the disc and brake line (s) Insert the new pads and replace the caliper and any necessary clips. Check the brake fluid.
When to replace the rear rotors?
First rotors are a disposable items and will need replacing anywhere from 15,000 to 70,000 miles into their use depending on your driving style and the type of brake pads used.
