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Offline smaug1911

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6/17 brake job at my house
« on: June 17, 2009, 12:13:08 AM »
I am replacing the rear brake shoes on my tacoma tomorrow.

never done this job, so any help is welcome.

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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #1 on: June 17, 2009, 02:21:33 AM »
Do you have Drum Brake tools for the springs?  I would offer to come over since I am so close, but I will be getting my Jeep ready for Saturday.  I'll be home after 1300, so feel free to stop by and borrow any tools you need, or if you want I can come on over and do it here.  You know how to get here, and my phone number is listed in the Members Section.

Drum Brakes are look intimidating, but really are not that hard. 
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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #2 on: June 17, 2009, 02:49:28 AM »
I have the (for lack of a better word)..."spanner pliers" that stretch the springs. but I don't have the bolt removal tool.
I set the project up tonight...wheels are off and truck is on stands.

Planning to get started in the morning. I will give you a call if i am still working around 1300.

Thanks!
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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #3 on: June 17, 2009, 04:18:59 AM »
Sounds like a plan. 
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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2009, 12:04:49 AM »
Too bad i read this to late.  I have everything you need and could have helped ya get it done in about 45 min.  dont forget to put the adjuster plugs back in when your all done adjusting the brakes.  they'll help keep the mud out.
« Last Edit: June 18, 2009, 12:55:39 AM by PaulW »
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Offline smaug1911

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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2009, 04:30:41 AM »
Ended having to replace the wheel cylinders too....so a run to Autozone was necessary.

45 ended up taking about 6 hours.
 But the job is done....maybe I will rebleed the brakes with some help next week.
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Re: 6/17 brake job at my house
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2009, 03:26:22 PM »
Quote from: smaug1911 on June 18, 2009, 04:30:41 AM
Ended having to replace the wheel cylinders too....so a run to Autozone was necessary.

45 ended up taking about 6 hours.
 But the job is done....maybe I will rebleed the brakes with some help next week.

Use a vacum bleeder it will save you the hassle of finding help.
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