Among all types of car maintenance, the most frequent is probably the repair of the brake system. The most common cause of brake failure is pad wear. You can replace the rear pads on drum brakes yourself, observing some rules.
Instructions
Step 1
Engage first gear and support the front wheels. Loosen the wheel bolts on the rear wheels.
Step 2
Use a jack to raise the rear of the vehicle and remove the wheel.
Step 3
Unscrew the guide pins. If the pins are stuck "tightly", use a gas wrench. Sometimes the pins can be unscrewed only after a light hammer blow perpendicular to the pin axis.
Step 4
Now remove the brake drum. To do this, there are threaded holes in the drum, screw the M8 bolts into them, and, screwing them in, remove the drum. It is also allowed to hit the drum rim from the inside, but only through a wooden spacer.
Step 5
Using pliers or a screwdriver, remove the top and then the bottom return spring.
Step 6
Using pliers, remove the front pad retainer spring and remove the front pad.
Step 7
Remove the expander bar.
Step 8
Disconnect the parking brake cable end from the handbrake drive lever.
Step 9
Remove the rear block in the same way as the front one.
Step 10
Remove the drive lever from the rear shoe.
Step 11
Install new pads in the reverse order. Make sure that the upper toes of the pads fit into the grooves of the brake cylinder pistons.
Step 12
Use a hammer to flatten and tuck the pads, install the brake drum and screw in the guide pins.
Step 13
Place the wheel and remove the vehicle from the jack. Press the brake pedal 3-4 times so that the pads and pistons of the brake cylinder "find their" position. Check the brake reservoir and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
By following this algorithm, you can replace the rear pads on almost any car model. True, each model may have its own nuances.
Happy renovation!
