I changed the shoes on my rear brakes. I had trouble getting the Drums back on. I finally was able to compress the shoes enough for the Drums to slide on. Now every time I stop, and start to roll, I get an ear splitting Moan from the brakes. (not a normal squeak)

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Noise during braking

I read some comments about the rear brakes. Some of the base models have drums on the rear and they have a tricky brake expander on the top. Also some drums come with bearings installed and some do not. Last, the shoes may have a thick and thin shoe on each axle side. This may be because the Emergency brake needs thicker shoes. Old time front shoes had a long and short shoe with I believe the long shoe rearward.

As some people had trouble obtaining the correct set of shoes, finding the adjusters and returning them to zero; it is possible that the Emergency brake reel needs to be released to let the E brake cable to return to its fullest length. This would let the rear shoes have the most room for adjustment and retract them.

Many speak of 2 hours minimum for this project. With bearings needing to be installed in cheaper drums and more than 1 brake shoe called for, this may be a fitting project for a Professional.

Aug 20, 2014 • 2001 Ford Focus

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Rear drums stuck

When servicing vehicle with rear drum breaks it is very important to remember that you need to retract the shoes away from the drums

You will find an inspection plug in the rear of the backing plate

depending on the vehicle you will then have to turn either a start adjuster or compress a spring

even when the shoes are retracted you may still find it difficult to remove the drums due to rust

to help, use a large brass hammer and hit ONLY the flat surface of the drum being very careful NOT to hit the lug studs

you'll hear a very different sound when you finally break the drums free

on Apr 06, 2010 • Ford F-150 Cars & Trucks

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How to adjust rear shoes with drums

You are right to think they are self adjust under normal circumstances. You seem to have a good knowledge of how they work etc so I'm going to suggest you retrace your steps and make sure the self adjust mech in the brake is correctly set. You should not need to alter the E brake cables, make sure the E brake is fully OFF when you set the shoes. You are on the right lines so just retrace your steps. You should be able to fit the drums and set the shoes with a couple of pumps of the pedal and a couple of pulls / presses of the E brake.
If you are having trouble fitting the drums get an abrasive flapper wheel on an electric drill and remove the rusty shoulder that builds up on the drum edge. This may be where your excess clearance is coming from because you can't get the drum passed the shoes easily.
You say the E brake no longer works, has a cable become detached from 1 drum?

Jun 29, 2014 • 2004 Pontiac Grand Am

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How to take off rotors on a 1991 f-150

You need to remove the calipers and caliper brackets. Once this is done, the rotors should pull off. Sometimes they will stick and will need the persuasion of a hammer to come off. The rear rotors are also the rear emergency brakes and have drums built into them. If the brake shoes are out far enough, you will have trouble getting the rotors off. In that case, you will need to back the brake shoe adjusters down to make enough clearance for the rotor to come off.

Jun 24, 2011 • 1991 Ford F150

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Back brake drums grinding

Take tires off then inspect rear brake shoes if okay and not down to the metal service the drums with sand paper and put them back on you might have to replace the drums and shoes!

Dec 24, 2009 • 1993 Ford Escort 4 Door

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Where doe's that spring go on rear brake drums 1996 chevy truck every thing is at top not at bottom, star wheel adjuster?

there should be several springs. first there are (2) real short springs that hold the shoes to the dust cover/back plate. they go in the center of each shoe. then there is a short spring that goes at the bottom where the adjuster is located. there should be a hole in each shoe. finally there is a long spring that goes at the top where your brake cylinder is and this is what gets attched last after your emergancy brake levers are placed between the shoes .

Apr 17, 2009 • 1998 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup

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2002 Pontiac Sunfire rear brakes locking when cold???

Yes i fixed the problem i had to remove my backing plate and grind them smoth where the brake shoes rub on them then. I put some high temp brake grease between the shoes and the backing plate works great now!!! seems like the backing plate gets grided down by the metal from the brake shoes throug the years.. You will see the metal on the backing plate will have some ridges on them so make sure you grind them smoth

Aug 12, 2008 • 1998 Pontiac Sunfire

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Remove rear brake drums

1. After removing the wheel, remove the brake drum. 2. Remove the shoe hold down spring, the automatic adjuster spring and adjuster lever.

3. Spread the shoes and remove the shoe adjuster. 4. Remove the shoe to shoe spring and shoe hold down spring.

Jun 03, 2008 • 1999 Hyundai Accent

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Replace rear shoes

Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
Remove the rear wheels.
Remove the drums.
Remove the automatic adjuster spring and lever.
Remove the hold-down clips and pins.
Rotate the automatic adjuster starwheel enough so both shoes move out far enough to be free of the wheel cylinder boots.
Disconnect the parking brake cable from the actuating lever.
Remove the lower shoe to shoe spring.
With the shoes held together by the upper shoe to shoe spring, remove them from the backing plate. Kelsey Hayes rear brake assembly (left side shown) Exploded view of the drum brake assembly—2004 model shown

GOODLUCK, shoes for this car ~ 15 bucks at auto zone.

May 27, 2008 • 2000 Plymouth Neon

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Sometimes the shoes are boxed wrong,or the parts store looked up the wrong ones,I would go back and and see what the parts store says,but they are most likely wrong for the car,they could have been made wrong also.

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Anonymous Jul 11, 2010

I do believe the shoes were correct. As I looked up the part # myself, & checked to make sure they were the same as the old ones before I installed them.
Could I have missed doing something during the installation? The two top springs were not that tight.
They seemed to go on to easily, & didn't stretch much at all.
Ronny Bennett Sr. Jul 11, 2010

If you did not put them back in the right hole for the spring,it is possible,but the thickness of the shoe is what I was talking about,I have seen the manufacture make them wrong to,but check the springs out,and see if they are in the right place,if there is no other hole for the springs,then the shoes are made wrong.
Anonymous Jul 11, 2010

Thnx. I checked and the Part# is correct. If they were made wrong, I'll change them.
Could it possibly help to have the Drums cut? They looked really good, but the old Shoes were worn Irregularly. (If thats a Word)
Ronny Bennett Sr. Jul 11, 2010

It always helps to turn the drums,but I dont think that is the problem.

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