0
The car will drive fine but the rear brake shoes may drag on the drum. This will quickly wear out the rear brake shoes, hurt you fuel mileage, and cause a loss of power. Replace the springs.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What keeps the front brake pads from continuously rubbing the rotor?
Nothing, they rub slightly at all times. There are no return springs like a drum brake. Self adjusting.
Why can't you put the rear brake drum back on your car?
make sure brake shoes are retracted make sure emergency brake is fully released make sure return springs are installed correctly
How do Brakes release?
Drum brakes use return springs Disc brake- when you release brake pedal (pressure) the pads retract just enough to allow wheel to turn (still rub against rotor)
How to install rear drum brakes for 94 Nissan Sentra 1.6?
Raise and support vehicle and remove wheel.Release parking brake.Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, screw in bolt to pull drum out.Remove retainer, return springs, adjuster and shoes.Remove retainer ring with suitable tool, then separate toggle lever and brake shoe.Reverse procedure to install.Adjust brakes and parking brake.
What is a brake spring tool used for?
A brake spring tool is used for the removal and replacment of springs utilized in drum brake assemblies.
How do I go about replacing brake shoes for a 1999 Ford Ranger 2 wheel drive?
By 'shoes', I assume you mean the rear drum brake assembly. Start by doing one side at a time. This way you have the other side to compare to, noting where all the springs and connectors go. There will be springs on the top arm that need to come off, with two brake tools for drum brakes. One removes springs, the other removes the side springs. As long as you have the other side to compare to, you can't get lost. Make note of which way the adjusters go, very important. Don't blow off the brake dust and dirt etc, spray it with brake cleaner and recover the fluid. Sand down the outer edge of the drum to eliminate the rust ridge. Then after brake assembly is fitted, fit drum to barely snug tight. Put drum on and turn brake asembly to see fitment. Keep putting drum on and off and screw the adjuster out until the drum feels barely snug on the assembly.
Why world parking brake stay on?
Cables frozen? Return spring inside brake drum broken?
How do you remove stuck brake drum on kia spectra?
To remove a stuck brake drum you will need to use a brake drum puller to get it off. Many auto parts stores have a loaner tool program where you pay a deposit for the tool and get your deposit back when you return it.
How do you go about replacing the drum brakes?
When replacing drum brakes, you will need the following tools; New brake shoes, Brake springs, Pliers, Jack stands, Wrenches, Brake retainer tool, Screwdriver, Pry bar, Hammer, White lithium grease, Dust mask, Car lift, Brake clean and Anti-seize. First you have to find out if your car is a front of rear wheel drive, when you figure that out, you will have to drain the master cylinder brake fluid out. Remove the tires and remove the wheel bearings. Once all the components are off you can replace the brake drum.
What will happen if you have weak brake springs on a 1997 cavalier?
Your brake shoes can drag on the drum and overheat. This will cause premature brake pad wear and hurt the cars performance and gas mileage.
How do you repair drum brake on 1994 gmc sierra?
Brake drums can be resurfaced by turning the brake drum in a brake drum lathe. When the brake drum has deep grooves in it, it cannot be repaired.
What is the function of a drum brake?
A drum brake is a brake that uses friction caused by a set of shoes or pads that press against a rotating drum-shaped part called a brake drum. The term drum brake usually means a brake in which shoes press on the inner surface of the drum.
