What Are Drum Brakes?

How Do I Know I Need to Adjust the Drum Brakes?

Tools Needed to Remove Rear Drum Brakes

Safety Precautions

Warnings

How to Loosen Rear Drum Brakes

Park the car safely

Take the Rear Wheels Off

• Park the Car on a Flat Surface
• Loosen the Lug Nuts Before Raising the Vehicle
• Lift the Vehicle with a Jack
• Identify the Star Wheel Behind the Plug
• Unscrew the Lug Nuts
• Remove the Wheel

Disassemble the Drum

• Turn the Adjuster Screw to Loosen the Shoes
• Unscrew the Brake Drum
• If having Issues Use a Screwdriver and Rubber Mallet
• Remove the Brake Drum with a Brake Drum Puller

Remove the Drum Brakes

Key Differences Between Drum Brakes and Disc Brakes

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do you lubricate drum brakes?

Can you turn the brake drums?

How do you quick-release brakes?

Conclusion