Where to replace brake drums on Dodge Neon?
Where to replace brake drums on Dodge Neon?
The Neon uses brake drums on the rear of the car only. You will find replacement parts through the Dodge dealer or at most auto-parts stores. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of your Neon with a lug wrench, but do not remove them from the studs.
How do you install a new drum on a car?
Insert a small flat screwdriver into the hole and lift the adjuster tang slightly, then slide a brake spoon into the hole and turn the adjuster down, pulling the brake shoes away from the drum. Grasp the drum with both hands and pull it straight off the brake shoes. Install the new drum, sliding it over the shoes and wheel studs.
How do you remove lug nuts from a neon?
Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of your Neon with a lug wrench, but do not remove them from the studs. Raise the rear of the car until the tires are off the ground several inches, using a jack, then place a set of jack stands under the rear suspension to support the car. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel studs and set them aside.
Where is the inspection hole in a brake drum?
Locate the inspection hole in the brake drum backing plate from the back side. Insert a small flat screwdriver into the hole and lift the adjuster tang slightly, then slide a brake spoon into the hole and turn the adjuster down, pulling the brake shoes away from the drum. Grasp the drum with both hands and pull it straight off the brake shoes.
The Neon uses brake drums on the rear of the car only. You will find replacement parts through the Dodge dealer or at most auto-parts stores. Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of your Neon with a lug wrench, but do not remove them from the studs.
Insert a small flat screwdriver into the hole and lift the adjuster tang slightly, then slide a brake spoon into the hole and turn the adjuster down, pulling the brake shoes away from the drum. Grasp the drum with both hands and pull it straight off the brake shoes. Install the new drum, sliding it over the shoes and wheel studs.
How to remove a brake drum that is stuck on?
Watch how to remove a brake drum that is stuck on. I go through the steps so anyone can remove their drum brake. In this case the drum adjuster was stuck so first try to get it off by wiggling back and forth. Then spray penetrating oil to remove rust between the drum and the seat. Then hit it with a hammer hard.
Loosen the lug nuts on the rear wheels of your Neon with a lug wrench, but do not remove them from the studs. Raise the rear of the car until the tires are off the ground several inches, using a jack, then place a set of jack stands under the rear suspension to support the car. Remove the lug nuts from the wheel studs and set them aside.
Locate the inspection hole in the brake drum backing plate from the back side. Insert a small flat screwdriver into the hole and lift the adjuster tang slightly, then slide a brake spoon into the hole and turn the adjuster down, pulling the brake shoes away from the drum. Grasp the drum with both hands and pull it straight off the brake shoes.
