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Mechanics of the OT: Brake drums
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:27 pm
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:27 pm
I've got a '99 4Runner. The front are disc brakes. The rear are drum brakes. I'm certain I need to replace the front rotors as it vibrates like a mother fricker when braking at 60 mph. How do I know if I need to replace the rear brake drums?
eta: E-brake doesn't work either. Is this related to needing to replace front or rear setups?
TIA: recent grad, not a car guy, not an OT baller (yet)
eta: E-brake doesn't work either. Is this related to needing to replace front or rear setups?
TIA: recent grad, not a car guy, not an OT baller (yet)
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 7:30 pm
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Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:29 pm to TimRiggins
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How do I know if I need to replace the rear brake drums?
Take the rear drums off and inspect the shoes. If they are really thin or the rivets are starting to contact the drum it's time to change them. Shoes last a good while, but are much much harder to change than discs.
If you diy, do one side at a time so you can see how all the springs go back into place.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:33 pm to TimRiggins
If less than 100K, rear drums are probably OK.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:37 pm to TimRiggins
You can get them turned and they will measure to see if you have enough material to do it.
Drums and Rotors are quite inexpensive, I would just buy new ones unless you are on a tight budget.
Drums and Rotors are quite inexpensive, I would just buy new ones unless you are on a tight budget.
Posted on 5/19/15 at 7:57 pm to TimRiggins
honestly, if you have someone that will do it for that cheap, I would certainly have him at least replace rear brake shoes and get the self adjuster working again....drum brakes are a nasty pain in the arse to work on...
ETA: to answer your question directly, the internal diameter of the rear brake drums needs to be measured...if there is too much wear, they should be replaced. you can typically see the original thickness versus the worrn part if you take them off...
ETA: to answer your question directly, the internal diameter of the rear brake drums needs to be measured...if there is too much wear, they should be replaced. you can typically see the original thickness versus the worrn part if you take them off...
This post was edited on 5/19/15 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 5/19/15 at 9:31 pm to TimRiggins
I'm just here to say that I brought my truck to Goodyear off of Siegen a few weeks back and they charged me $160 for a left rear drum replacement. Pretty sure I got absolutely fricked. Had no choice at the time and needed it done ASAP
Posted on 5/19/15 at 9:37 pm to TimRiggins
Some good advice here OP.
Good luck on the vehicle.
As was said, at the labor price you are being charged for the work, you have a winner there.
Good luck on the vehicle.
As was said, at the labor price you are being charged for the work, you have a winner there.
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