NJ B.S. Thread

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Yeah 2.5 weeks. Good to know a lot of people in the automotive world.

 

It really is all about who you know. In your case, it literally pays to know people.

 

I know we discussed this a few weeks back, but any tips on the drum brake shoe replacement? Should I get the drum turned and do I need the spring compressor tool or can I rig up something else really quick?

I think it'll be pretty straight forward other than those two questions

 

do one side at a time so you can look at the other side to make sure it goes back together correctly.

 

one side at a time works best like he said above, especially if your hesitant on doing them.

 

Let me know how this goes. I need to do the same for my truck. Rear brakes haven't been changed since new in 2005.

 

Anyone who hasn't yet added themselves to the map, here's the link

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tacoma-world-map-add-yourself.427299/page-13#post-12863062

 

Thanks ya I plan on one at a time , I'm not hesitant tho i just don't have the retaining spring tool and Im wondering if ppl typically get their drums turned

 

no need to turn drums.unless heat cracks.for retaining tool (assuming you are talking about the one to push the coiled spring on the pin)
you can use a nut driver with socket.

 

I was able to do my rear drums with a flat head screw driver (to adjust the star wheel), and a pair of vice grip pliers for everything else.

 

Shit. I just realized that I need to find my drum brake tool that I retired over 15 years ago.

 

I have a set in my home toolbox anyone is welcome to borrow.If you wanna come get them they are here for the borrowing.

 

I need a special tool for drum brakes?

 

There's a handy-dandy tool that makes disassembly of the retainer springs a snap - I used Dennis's when we did mine.
@TOYTONKA

 

It's only a $8 tool but I think I'll do it without

 

Anyone know how to get power to light my aux light switches? None of the fuse taps I've bought fit the truck. Also the ground wire is too short to the only screw I can find. Can I just extend the ground wire with a butt connector?

 

You can extend the wire with whatever you want...

 

I just wired up my new to me lights I got from @nj636

 

That's good. When I ground the switches without power they light up. Which is weird. Still don't know where to wire them in for power though.