Parts to give rear brakes some love?

[amalik]

Hi guys,

It's funny because I've giggled at another member posting this just a few months ago.

Here I am myself now...

My wife drove the truck yesterday and drove some miles with the e-brake pulled.

I figured whatever, I haven't given the rear any love at all, might as well do it now.

I know brake parts for disc brakes in the front, but am totally clueless on the rear.

i know about shoes, wheel cylinders, and getting the OEM drums re-machined at a shop, and then a final adjustment -- but anything else I'm missing
[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION]

 

[BlackWorksInc]

That's about it really, unless there's some damage or acme leak; that should cover it.

 

[amalik]

Acme?


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[Dephcon]

Acme?

You know, your rear acme, what the tires connect too. duh?

 

[amalik]

rear axle leak I take it

 

[BlackWorksInc]

Yeah, meant axle... not sure why my phone decided Acme was appropriate?

 

[StreetCreeper]

You know, your rear acme, what the tires connect too. duh?

Dude your killin me...

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[Buckaroo]

Some suggestions -
1. Replace hardware/springs (kits available - not expensive)
2. May want to replace your parking brake bell cranks if they are seized up - otherwise just lubricate.
3. Unscrew the self adjusters and lubricate - anti-seize always good other than around rubber parts.
4. Do the wheels one at a time so you can look at the other one when you're trying to put it back together.
5. If you see a black gooey residue when remove the drum, fix the axle seal leak before you replace the shoes....otherwise they will just get loaded up with grease and be ruined.

Buckaroo

 

[RikTT]

While on topic ..

My OEM drums are in great shape.


2002 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 3.4L V6 Drum Brake Hardware Kit | RockAuto

^ Looking at the link above for a rear Carlson/Centric brake spring kit. Cool ?

Also, what about rear brake shoes: Centric/Raybestos ?

 

[Buckaroo]

I bought that Raybestos Pro Grade kit from Rock Auto - it's listed several below the Carlson kit - worked fine. Paint on the springs was a little rough. I have been using the Raybestos Pro Grade brake products exclusively for a few years and not had any issues. Can't comment on the Carlson or Centric.

Buckaroo

 

[Rock_Rat]

Hi guys,

It's funny because I've giggled at another member posting this just a few months ago.

Here I am myself now...

My wife drove the truck yesterday and drove some miles with the e-brake pulled.

I figured whatever, I haven't given the rear any love at all, might as well do it now.

I know brake parts for disc brakes in the front, but am totally clueless on the rear.

i know about shoes, wheel cylinders, and getting the OEM drums re-machined at a shop, and then a final adjustment -- but anything else I'm missing

[MENTION=66389]BlackWorksInc[/MENTION]

Check out my link. Rear brakes are easy. If your wheel cylinders aren't leaking leave them alone. don't even hone them. If your drums don't have any ridges on them, (thumbnail test) leave them alone as well. Just use emory paper/cloth and scuff them up.

Build up your brakes OUTSIDE the axle first and slide them on. You'll beat yourself up trying to install the shoes on one at a time.


Link to the rear brakes