2000 Ford Focus hOW TO INSPECT REAR BRAKE SHOES

2000 FORD FOCUS
32,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TED MARKLE
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have a 2000 Focus SE. I want to check the rear brake shoes. The manual says
that 4 bolts have to come off in the back. In older cars I just took off the
large nut that held the bearing in place. Do I need to take off the 4 bolts in
the back to check the brake shoes?
Aug 13, 2008 at 12:54 PM
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BLACKOP555
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there are bolts you have to remove to do so, there will be a star adjuster that will have to be backed off with a special tools to get the drum off if it feels locked on.
Aug 13, 2008 at 2:38 PM
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