I did both of the brakes and let me tell you, these pieces of shit will make you into a body builder with how much strength you have to use to even reconnect the springs. It's a really simple job that takes hour and half to do because of the damn springs
To properly remove the stuck drum, you need to release the tention on the shoes from the inner drum rotor. Wear and tear makes a lip groove that makes the brake shoe get stuck inside the worn off groove. So do it right , don't bang the drum. Or stick anything in the groove. Just loosen the brake tension through the brake adjuster.
I think I last time I got the path thickness limit as close to as 1mm, so yours looks far from needed to be replaced. Last time I just exchanged the two pads, but it's several years now. I am going to check again and may need to replace them this time. That's why I checked you video here today. Thanks!
Best part in this video is showing where everything is . The drum brake is bit complex especially with springs. Could have shown entire process. Overall useful video.
The is window to the back of hub to adjust the brake shoe to remove drum or there are two holes on the drum to place I think it's 14 bolts that you can wind in to pry off the drum cover.
Yes. That slot in the backing plate is to adjust the star adjuster. It’s a little hard to get to it to adjust, though. I normally adjust until there’s slight drag slipping the from back on and spinning it a bit. If you adjust while the wheels are on, spin the wheel and when it’s adjusted properly, it should spin 2-3 times max.
I agree. I would have cleaned the shoes and hardware, and inspected drums and adjusted that star wheel, then taken it for a test drive to verify that it stops properly.
Hey thanks for the reply. I am trying to loosen/bring the shoes inward because one of them is worn all the way down. So I don't want it scoring the drum. I moved it up a bunch of clicks two separate times now. I am assuming I'm going the right way because when I rotate the drum it still has no contact. I'm gonna keep adjusting the star wheel more tI'll the noise goes away.
Would have been nice if you showed the actual removal and installation.
for real so much for help dh
Yes showing how to would have helped
I did both of the brakes and let me tell you, these pieces of shit will make you into a body builder with how much strength you have to use to even reconnect the springs. It's a really simple job that takes hour and half to do because of the damn springs
To properly remove the stuck drum, you need to release the tention on the shoes from the inner drum rotor. Wear and tear makes a lip groove that makes the brake shoe get stuck inside the worn off groove. So do it right , don't bang the drum. Or stick anything in the groove. Just loosen the brake tension through the brake adjuster.
Very valuable information this.
One of the only videos to show this essential hook tool.even though I use a much thinner one to fit through the shoe holes 🤙🇬🇧🙋
So much easier than with needle nose pliers
I think I last time I got the path thickness limit as close to as 1mm, so yours looks far from needed to be replaced. Last time I just exchanged the two pads, but it's several years now. I am going to check again and may need to replace them this time. That's why I checked you video here today. Thanks!
Just wanted to say thanks for these repair videos. I own a 01 corolla so these videos are greatly appreciated and nicely done. Thanks.
I'm glad I can give back to the tutorial community!
They are brake "shoes" in the rear, not "pads" like in the front.
Best part in this video is showing where everything is . The drum brake is bit complex especially with springs. Could have shown entire process. Overall useful video.
The is window to the back of hub to adjust the brake shoe to remove drum or there are two holes on the drum to place I think it's 14 bolts that you can wind in to pry off the drum cover.
Yes. That slot in the backing plate is to adjust the star adjuster. It’s a little hard to get to it to adjust, though. I normally adjust until there’s slight drag slipping the from back on and spinning it a bit. If you adjust while the wheels are on, spin the wheel and when it’s adjusted properly, it should spin 2-3 times max.
There is plenty of brake life there
I agree. I would have cleaned the shoes and hardware, and inspected drums and adjusted that star wheel, then taken it for a test drive to verify that it stops properly.
thanks for the tips, cheers NZ
Any time!
Should have shown how to adjust the shoes so that the brake pedal is nice and tight?
good job thanks
Thank you!
what size are those bolts to remove drum?
1-1/20 by 1-1/2
you can use the hook on a swiss army knife to take of the springs
You could definitely try! I just bought that tool because it was specifically designed for the job and wasn't very expensive
Hey I have a 2000 corolla. Do you know what way you turn the little star wheel to loosen the shoes? Up or down? Thanks.
I want to say up, however I could be wrong. It moves fairly quick though so try both ways to check and see if that rod shortens or extends.
Hey thanks for the reply. I am trying to loosen/bring the shoes inward because one of them is worn all the way down. So I don't want it scoring the drum. I moved it up a bunch of clicks two separate times now. I am assuming I'm going the right way because when I rotate the drum it still has no contact. I'm gonna keep adjusting the star wheel more tI'll the noise goes away.
@@evan937 check the repair manual. Haynes 1993-2002 corolla
How much charge for change break pad and disk
why didn't you just turn the wheel back a couple of turns to release some pressure on top adjuster?
Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
2001 Chevy Prizm should be same-correct?
Yes it should
Hey what way do you turn the little star wheel to loosen the shoes? Up or down? Thanks.
Meaty😄😉👍
I think you maybe needed new drums.
Nop, the best way to remove it is using the little two bolts
This is 2004 not 2001
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This bolt you need 2 in the hub are 2 holes that these bolts will fit turn evenly untill the hub pops off. Metric 8 x 1.25 x 30
Get yourself a camera man or at least a damn tripod.
Agreed. Some people might know what to loosen but not how to. Actually showing how to take the springs of would help by 1000%. #constructivecriticism
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Si va usar una sola mano es lo más estúpido q puede hacer mejor no grave nada q no se le entiende nada