Need a DIY rear brake pad info.

Searched several pages and can't find one.
Anyone have a wright up, it has been so long since I did drum brakes.
I think it was called a "Brake Reline back then "
Thanks

 

Sub'd, also would like to know. I

 

For information: Only take apart one side at a time. That way if you get confused on how to put it back you have an example of what goes where.

 

the video doesn't say anything about applying copper grease to all the 'rub' areas (on backing plate where the shoes rub), that's a must on taco rears to avoid nasty noise with every pump/release of brake pedal

 

Great info.
II pulled one of my son's drums off yesterday at 81,000 miles and the shoes looked to have about 1/3 remaining.

 

I got 160K (miles, American truck) and there's still life, but planning doing them anyway after fixing a leaky axle seal..

 

That's funny. I remember taking shoes in for new riveted friction material. First time I saw one 'bonded' or glued on, I thought, "What's this piece of crap?

 

Damn! You must be old.

>60 Here.

 

Youtube is full of rear brake videos. I wouldn't be concerned if it was make/model specific. I would be more interested in it being put together by a professional mechanic vs. a wanna-be with a camera. You can apply the video presentation to the brake section in the FSM available at this site.

 

This. While it is a mirror image, it's still helpful. In the modern world, you could also take pictures with your phone after cleaning (so springs show well) and before disassembly.

There's nothing hard here, just a lot of pieces. Do it when you have plenty of time to not feel rushed.

Me too. I was ticked I lost my 'visual measure' (how close to the rivets) and figured that thing was gonna toss the friction material off in fairly short order.

Why yes. Yes I am. And enjoying every minute of it!