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To re-machine, or resurface, brake drums, the technician removes the brake drums from the vehicle and machines them on a lat...

Auto Systems and Repair > Brakes > Article

A technician must remove the wheel to replace the brake drum. After the brake drum is removed, brake components are inspected for wear or damage. After the new brake drum is installed, the whe...

Auto Systems and Repair > Brakes > Article

Symptoms of Wear or Failure Grinding and/or scraping noise when brake is applied Excessive brake pedal travel Brakes "grab" when applied, causing one or both rear wheels to skid Related Rep...

Auto Systems and Repair > Brakes > Parts

Ford, Mazda recall on SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM
THE GROOVE FOR THE REAR WHEEL BEARING RETAINER RING WAS INCORRECTLY MACHINED.
Models Years
Ford Probe 1990, 1991, 1992
Mazda 626 1990, 1991, 1992
Mazda MX-6 1990, 1991, 1992

Recalls > Ford, Mazda

While driving through deep or blowing snow/water, moisture may enter the rear brake drums, causing rust to develop on the rear brake drum and shoe friction surfaces. Over time, repeated (and someti...

Common Problems > Dodge Grand Caravan

how do you replace the brake drums on a 96 gmc jimmy

Q&A > GMC > 1996 GMC Jimmy

BMW recall on PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
...TIGHTENED PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY FALL INTO THE PARKING BRAKE DRUM.
Models Years
BMW M3 2001

Recalls > BMW

recall on SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR BRAKE DRUMS TRANSPORTED BY TRAIN MAY EXPERIENCE SEPARATION OF THE BRAKE SHOE FROM THE WHEEL BRAKE CYLINDER PISTON.
Models Years

Recalls >

To replace the brake shoes, the wheel is removed. Then the brake drum is removed, exposing the brake shoes. The wheel cy...

Auto Systems and Repair > Brakes > Article

Drum brake systems are generally used on the rear of modern vehicles. The brake drum is attached to the wheel and rotates along with it. As the brakes are applied, brake shoes are pushed into conta...

Auto Systems and Repair > Brakes > Article