2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission removal of rear brake shoes

[JRS]

going to change out rear brake shoes this weekend. would imagine that the springs are pretty hefty. will I need some brake spring pliers?

 

[JBHale]

Ain't to bad can be done without them , but they deffinatly will help. I got one to do this weekend . at the most I'm looking at an hourand a half to do.

 

[Joe G.]

A little tip. Do one side at a time so if you get confused you can look at the other side to help figure it out. Especially note which is the front shoe and which is the rear.

 

[RVPILOT]

brakes

I had a tire shop replace the rears on my one ton and they got the primary and secondary shoes mixed up causing premature wear and as a result had to replace the drum as it went metal to metal. As I replaced the brakes myself the next time I saw how easy it was to do this as the emergency brake cable attaches differently on each side. stormy

 

[Cooker]

Good tip Joe.

 

[TSRAM]

This Dodge was the first time I've ever had to replace drum brakes before. With no special tools, the first side took about 1 - 1 1/2 hrs as I went real slow and unsure. The other side took maybe 1/2 hr. It won't be any sweat for you at all. The springs ARE stout though I'll admit.

 

[Cooker]

Glad to hear you were able to get it taken care of, without having to take it to the dealer