Depends on the vehicle and grade of drum you want to buy.
i was wondering how to change rear brake drums for 1999 Chevy venture
No, the drums can be cleaned with brake cleaner.No, the drums can be cleaned with brake cleaner.
The front have pads, and the back have drums. If you are needing to replace them, they cost around 60. What is it you needed to know?
Check that the hand brake is not applied. Check the conditions of your brakes like the drums check if there any grooves or are hot to the touch. If you feel any grooves replaces brakes and lathe the drums or replace the drums aswell.
Brake drums should not be turned beyond a maximum diameter, usually stamped on the drum face. Machining them above the maximum tolerance would subject them to overheating and possible brake failure. Better to replace them with new drums & shoes.
If you are inexperienced, you should not be messing around with the brake drums.
New brake drums are broken in the first time you go for a drive usually.
Drum brakes are one of the easiest brake jobs to preform, but remember you may have to have your drums professional turned or possible replace them if warped.
brake drums should pull off if not rusted on.
Replace the rear brake shoes with a non-metalic brake lining, new hold down hardware and have the drums turned.
With brake parts cleaner. Soak it down and let it go. That's why it's called brake cleaner, it cleans brakes! Unless it's like gear oil on drums, then replace the drums because it will never come out because it's a porous surface.
How much does it cost to replace brake pads on a 1999 Mercedes Clk?