Author Topic: Rear brake hub assembly  (Read 4264 times)

Offline 82BlazerMan

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Rear brake hub assembly
« on: February 22, 2012, 11:39:52 PM »
Does anyone know of a complete assembly you could bolt on foregoing the whole rebuild process of rear brakes?
« Last Edit: February 22, 2012, 11:42:33 PM by 82BlazerMan »
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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2012, 12:02:04 AM »
Including backing plates?  No, Drums are pretty simple, you would have to take everything off and then put it on individually anyway...

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Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2012, 12:08:49 AM »
Yes, including backing plates and drums. Isn't it 4 bolts, 1cable and the brake line?  I have no brake tools and little time these days and very little trust in brake shops
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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2012, 12:14:47 AM »
All you need is a long phillips head screwdriver and some pliers.  You have to get the shoes and hardware off to get the brake cylinder loose from the backing plate to remove the 4 bolts.

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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2012, 06:00:16 AM »
All you need is a long phillips head screwdriver and some pliers.  You have to get the shoes and hardware off to get the brake cylinder loose from the backing plate to remove the 4 bolts.

      Plus, I have never seen or heard of a complete "kit" all in one piece.  Like Capt. said, you have to take it apart to get to the bolts to put it back on.
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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2012, 09:07:44 PM »
I never owned any brake tools till I was about 18. I did plenty of drum brakes before that age. Vise grips, pliers, few screw drivers.
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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2012, 10:27:37 PM »
Just do one side at a time and use the opposite side for reference.
And when your putting the new return springs back on the shoes, use a big screwdriver. pliers just cause alot of cursing and swearing.
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Re: Rear brake hub assembly
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2012, 06:18:59 AM »
Just do one side at a time and use the opposite side for reference.
And when your putting the new return springs back on the shoes, use a big screwdriver. pliers just cause alot of cursing and swearing.

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