need info or video on how to replace, rear drum brakes and shoes for 98 buick lesabre 3.8
Mar 26, 2011 at 5:54 AM
rear brake shoe replacement
1998 BUICK LESABRE
BOBBY MORRIS
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,
Here is a guide and video that shows how to replace the rear brake shoes on a similar car which is the same job as what you are doing. Check out the diagrams below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums
and
https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0
Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers,
Here is a guide and video that shows how to replace the rear brake shoes on a similar car which is the same job as what you are doing. Check out the diagrams below.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-shoes-and-drums
and
https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0
Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers,
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Mar 26, 2011 at 10:25 AM
How do you change or replace rear brake shoes on a 1999 Buick Le Sabre? Do I need special tools?
Oct 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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BILLYMAC
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hi no special shoes required.remove wheels remove drums.change shoes once drums are off you will see how shoes are secured
Oct 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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How to change rear brake shoes
Oct 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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REAR BRAKE SHOES
NOTE:Mark position of springs and star adjusters for reassembly reference. Note lengths of brake linings and their shoe locations.
Removal
Release parking brake. Loosen parking brake cable at equalizer. If necessary, back off brake adjustment before removing brake drums. Unhook return springs from anchor plate and brake shoes. Remove return springs. Remove hold-down springs and pins. Remove actuator lever return spring, lever and bearing sleeve.
Remove parking brake strut and spring. Remove brake shoes, adjusting screw (noting position) and spring from backing plate. Disconnect parking brake lever and cable from shoe by removing circlip. Remove parking brake lever pin from secondary shoe.
Installation
Lubricate fulcrum end of parking brake lever, and attach to secondary shoe. Connect adjusting screw spring. Place adjusting screw in position. Ensure star is aligned with adjusting hole. Lubricate where shoes and parking brake cable contacts backing plate. Position and insert shoes into wheel cylinders or links.
Install parking brake strut and spring between parking brake lever and primary shoe. Install actuating lever, pawl, actuator return spring and actuating link. Adjust brake shoes to drums, and adjust parking brake. Install wheels, and tighten lug nuts to specification.
Check for proper operation of brakes before moving vehicle.
NOTE:Mark position of springs and star adjusters for reassembly reference. Note lengths of brake linings and their shoe locations.
Removal
Release parking brake. Loosen parking brake cable at equalizer. If necessary, back off brake adjustment before removing brake drums. Unhook return springs from anchor plate and brake shoes. Remove return springs. Remove hold-down springs and pins. Remove actuator lever return spring, lever and bearing sleeve.
Remove parking brake strut and spring. Remove brake shoes, adjusting screw (noting position) and spring from backing plate. Disconnect parking brake lever and cable from shoe by removing circlip. Remove parking brake lever pin from secondary shoe.
Installation
Lubricate fulcrum end of parking brake lever, and attach to secondary shoe. Connect adjusting screw spring. Place adjusting screw in position. Ensure star is aligned with adjusting hole. Lubricate where shoes and parking brake cable contacts backing plate. Position and insert shoes into wheel cylinders or links.
Install parking brake strut and spring between parking brake lever and primary shoe. Install actuating lever, pawl, actuator return spring and actuating link. Adjust brake shoes to drums, and adjust parking brake. Install wheels, and tighten lug nuts to specification.
Check for proper operation of brakes before moving vehicle.
Oct 3, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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