There are many places where one can find instructions on changing brake pads. A good place is the website "edmunds" to find instructions on changing brake pads.
back shoes a lot of work,,many springs,
30,000 miles
Back when brakes contained asbestos, you could count on changing brakes every 20,000 to 30,000 miles (or more for really high end pads and shoes). Now that brakes are constructed of ceramics and dessicated metal, it is not so easy to guestimate by mileage. The best gauge you have is the manner in which you drive. If you drive with two feet (one on the throttle one on the brake) count on changing brakes as often as ever 4-5,000 miles. If you anticipate your stops, and use the engine to decelerate, then you might be able to stretch this out to 10-20,000 miles. Either way, count on changing pads at least once a year, so it is best to invest in lifetime pads so you only pay once. I agree with the first paragraph of this answer but the second paragraph is for the most part totally incorrect. If you drive normally, mixed city & highway driving, you can expect to get at least 40,000 miles on your brake pads before they need changing. If you drive mostly highway then you may get 70 to 80,000 miles before you need to change the pads. You will be warned when the pads need replacing by a high pitched squealing noise when you stop. The very first time you hear that noise have the pads replaced.
300-500 miles depending on such factors as your weight and the type of surfaces you run on
You could have either 8 inch or 9 inch
Enough to burn the "Seoul's" off your shoes!
According to the manual there is no adjustment Many times the lining wears on the rear brake shoes and if you adjust the lining to the proper clearance with the drum it will also correct the emergency brake setting You may also need new lining There is a special adjusting device on the bottom of the brake shoes You have to remove the tire and brake drum to observe this
its a chain, never
I have a 1996 3.2 TL with 247,000 miles. It's on its' third timing belt, second battery, second set of brake shoes, fifth set of tires, second winshield, second wiper motor, and one coil PAC replaced.
There could be a number of reasons for that light to come on. My suggestion would be to have the vehicle checked over by a mechanic NOW. Good brakes are a number one priority!
80.thousands miles