removal of brake drums rear

geo, March 2005

Veronica,
Sometimes it can be hard but make sure you have the brake fluid chamber cap off. that is where you put the brake fluid in.
leave the old pads on and take 2 tire irons or large screwdrivers and pull them in opposite directions .. the caliber will start moving back into the boot or if possible get a large C clamp found at any hardware store and use that to compress the clyinder back .. make sure your cap is off on the filler chamber.. if not you would need to lossen the brake bleeder valve and then possibly have to bleed the sytem ..
hope this helps ..

James, May 2005

push the piston back to fit the new pads

paul b, April 2005

i am changing the front brakes on my 1997 ford escort and i am having probloms with the pressure clamp. i already got the brake pads off but how do i get the new ones on if the clamps are to tight?

Veronica, April 2005

what year is your escort

W.Robertson, April 2005