How Do You Remove Rear Drum Brakes On A Ford Ranger?
The rear brakes on a Ford Ranger pickup consist of three main parts, the brake drum, the brake shoes and the wheel cylinder. The brake drum is attached to the rear axle and rotates along with the rear wheels and tires. A pair of brake shoes sits inside each brake drum, one facing forward and one facing rearward. The wheel cylinder is bolted to the brake backing plate and sits in between the two brake shoes. When the driver presses down on the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure is sent from the master cylinder to the wheel cylinder. A piston on each side of the wheel cylinder, presses the brake shoes against the brake drum, which in turn slows down the vehicle. The drum brakes must be disassembled to replace the rear axle or wheel bearings. Raise the vehicle using a floor jack. Support with jack stands placed underneath the rear axle. Unscrew all the lug nuts on both rear wheels and tires using a lug wrench. Pull both wheels and tires off the lug studs. Slide the brake drums off the wheels
