How do you replace the rear brakes on a 1994 Ford Tempo?

Answer 1

Take the wheels and drums off and manually turn the adjusters until there is slight drag when you put the drums back on.

Also, make sure that the drum itself is not frozen around the center shaft, it is suppose to slide off.

Answer 2

If your not used to working with antilock/traction control vehicles, you may want to leave this job to a professional. There are some things that you need to be aware of before proceeding with the job. But, if you decide to go on with this, You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.

Answer 3

hey there buddy try going to shocks in-stead of air, air are better of course air ride is also comfertable but pricy when it comes time to replace it i had air ride on my 95 town car it went out on me so i changed it too shocks and putting them on are easy just do what you do when taking them off just reverse your work

Answer 4

There are several specific tools you will need as well as pictures to follow along because of the complicated spring setup in drum brakes. Go pick up a haynes repair manual at any auto part store when you buy the brake shoes.

Answer 5

Do one side at a time so you will have one complete for reference.