rear brake pads

FORD ESCORT
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DREW07
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I have a 1998 escort and am trying to change rear brakes but can not get them off. Is there a secret way?
Jul 25, 2007 at 6:12 PM
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DSPLC
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Rear brake pads or rear brake shoes? If it is the brake shoes and you wanted to remove the brake drums, there are 2 screws on the front of the drums. To remove the screws, you need to buy the impact screw driver ($8.00). You hit the impact screw driver with a hammer which in turns loosen the screws. Then, there is another small hole with a thread on the front of the brake drum. Use the correct bolt and screw it to this hole which in turns seperates/pushes away the drum to the brake housing.

If you have 4 wheel disc brakes, you do not have brake drums.
Aug 2, 2007 at 1:03 AM
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RLNORTHCUTT
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Drums need brake shoes to be backed off the answer is for the obvious problem anyone can see and you don't need an impact diver just a bit in a ratchet.
May 20, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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