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How to Change Drum Brakes (In depth, ultimate guide)
ChannelChrisFixIn brief
You’ll replace drum brake components—shoes, springs, and the drum—on a Ford, with techniques adaptable to most drum-brake vehicles. ChrisFix walks through tool prep, disassembly, and reassembly, showing how to save money by doing it yourself without specialized tools. Ideal for hands-on car owners tackling basic brake maintenance.
Key steps
- Gather tools: socket set, brake drum tool, and new brake springs/drum/shoes
- Remove the wheel and brake drum, then lay out new parts for reference
- Position new shoes and springs, then reattach the wheel cylinder
Questions & answers
What tools are strictly necessary?
A socket set and a brake drum tool—no special tools required.
Does this cover wheel cylinder replacement?
Yes, the video includes inspecting and replacing the wheel cylinder if needed.
Will this work for non-Ford vehicles?
The process applies to most cars with drum brakes, though specifics may vary.
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Description from the creator
How To Replace Drum Brake Shoes. Learn how to change the drum brakes. I replace the drum, springs, and shoes in a Ford, but the process applies to most other cars with drum brakes. YOU CAN DO THIS. No special tools required and it will save you a lot of $$$$.
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Brake Drum Tool: amzlink.to/az0NUUrKW5hry
Brake Springs: amzlink.to/az0MdgoSBYTy4
Brake Drum Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=3FYRwfKNHxw
How to Replace the Wheel Cylinders: youtube.com/watch?v=GIWYkCOPAQ0
How to change Brake Pads: youtube.com/watch?v=4DvuUmcslfM
How to replace front and rear brakes (Full Guide): youtube.com/watch?v=lU6OKQxSg8U
0:00 Intro
0:38 Tools and parts needed
1:10 Overview of the brakes
1:50 Laying out the new parts
4:07 Disassembly
8:08 Assembly
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Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
Socket Set: amzlink.to/az00dtiFNCjxO
Brake Drum Tool: amzlink.to/az0NUUrKW5hry
Brake Springs: amzlink.to/az0MdgoSBYTy4
Brake Drum Replacement: youtube.com/watch?v=3FYRwfKNHxw
How to Replace the Wheel Cylinders: youtube.com/watch?v=GIWYkCOPAQ0
How to change Brake Pads: youtube.com/watch?v=4DvuUmcslfM
How to replace front and rear brakes (Full Guide): youtube.com/watch?v=lU6OKQxSg8U
0:00 Intro
0:38 Tools and parts needed
1:10 Overview of the brakes
1:50 Laying out the new parts
4:07 Disassembly
8:08 Assembly
**If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday**
-As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
-Website: ChrisFixed.com
-Facebook: facebook.com/chrisfix8
-Twitter: twitter.com/ChrisFixed
-Instagram: instagram.com/chrisfixit
-Subscribe Here: youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=paintb…
-YouTube Channel: youtube.com/ChrisFix
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.
About this tutorial
ChrisFix published this 14:11 video tutorial on November 7, 2014. It has been watched 2,960,025 times on YouTube.
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- ChrisFix
- Category
- Autos & Vehicles
- Duration
- 14:11
- Published
- November 7, 2014
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- 2,960,025
- Likes
- 47,083
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