Ranger Rear Drum Brakes

[Bob Ayers]

When I had my cruise control switch recall done a few weeks back, my local Ford dealer gave me a "Free Courtesy Checkup". The only thing they said
I needed done was the rear brakes replaced. After all, they were the originals, and the truck had >150K miles on it! I thanked them and told them I did my own
maintenance, and I would replace the brakes myself. I had checked them at 126K miles, and they had plenty of wear left on them. Today, I decided to change
the rear brakes, and here are some photos showing the original, and new brake shoes, and I think I still had a way to go:

Front brake shoe:

http://Bob-Ayers.smugmug.com/photos/325299372_3QkSm-X2.jpg


http://Bob-Ayers.smugmug.com/photos/325300448_MemxB-X2.jpg



Rear brake shoe:

http://Bob-Ayers.smugmug.com/photos/325300626_SKDpx-X2.jpg


http://Bob-Ayers.smugmug.com/photos/325299787_S2mgB-X2.jpg


I also took some photos on how to assemble the brake hardware, will post in another thread......

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

Did you check your wheel cylinders to see if they are seized? Not much wear on those shoes.

[Bob Ayers]

Did you check your wheel cylinders to see if they are seized? Not much wear on those shoes.

Yup, they aren't seeping, and aren't seized.