By 2003 Ford was offering rear disc brakes (NOT in 01 when I bought mine).
So, your vehicle may have either drum or disc.
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Our 2003 Impala has brake pads.
do I need brake pads or brake shoes for 1998 Chevy tracker
Yes! It could have either disc brake pads or brake shoes in the rear. Look behind or through the wheel to see if the car has brake drums and shoes or brake rotors and calipers with brake pads.
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The truck has 4 wheel disc brakes for stopping. There is a small hub on the rear disks for the parking brake shoes to engage. www.trailvoy.com
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shoes
Rear disc brake pads, no. Rear brake shoes, yes.
how to get rear brake pads off 2003 Yukon denail
fix the problem. if it says brake, it might also be the brake fluid level or brake shoes or pads.
I am not a car professional but I think that installing brake shoes simply means installing brake pads. And brake pads are what helps you slow down and stop while driving.
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