rear brake shoes

1998 FORD CONTOUR
202,167 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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HUNTERD
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can't get drum back on after replacing brake shoes
Jun 28, 2011 at 6:15 AM
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KHLOW2008
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You need to retract the adjuster as the old shoes would have them extended. This video shows the job being done on a similar car

https://youtu.be/1j7qDoi1LP0

Please run down this guide and report back.


Jun 28, 2011 at 7:54 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Here is a diagram of how it is done.
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Jun 28, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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