How Do You Change Rear Drum Brakes On A Ford Taurus?
One of the most important safety features on your car is the braking system. As time goes on and the miles add up, you add to the amount of wear on your brakes. When the brakes wear down, this can lead to reduced performance or even complete failure. Therefore, it’s important to keep your brakes well-maintained, whether it’s as simple as replacing the brake shoes or a more complicated repair, such as replacing the brake drums. Put the car in park and raise the rear with a jack. Wedge a brick or sturdy piece of wood in the front and back of the front tires to help prevent the car from rolling while it’s jacked up. Use the 12 mm open-end wrench and pliers to disconnect the parking brake cable at the adjuster. Remove one of the tires from the car. Take the drum off of the brake cylinder. You may need to use a small sledgehammer to knock it off. Inspect the brake cylinder for the following: leaks, torn boots and heat discoloration on the springs. If any of these need to be replaced, replac
