Replacing Ranger Rear Brakes

[Bob Ayers]

I just replaced my rear brakes today, and thought I would post some photos, showing how the hardware should
be assembled. These were taken on the passenger's side, but the front-to-back is the same on the driver's side.
I've seen several post by people on how to get their rear brakes back together, hopefully these photos will help.

The self-adjuster has the most parts, one thing to look out for, the threaded portion of the adjuster faces the front
brake shoe on both driver's and passenger's sides:

And last, but important, especially if you live where the salt the roads, put anti-seize grease on the center hub. More important
if you have aluminum alloy wheels:

 

[mfp4073]

I would think that after that many miles the brakes would have been worn more. I would almost want to say they were not braking much..... What was the improvement after in braking?

Also, many folks dont know this, but all that brake hardware is available in a single package from places like autozone and discount auto parts for only like $6. Really cheap to replace if you question anything in there.

Finally, as a tip to anyone coming in, I like to get a second set of disks or disk/drums and keep them on hand. You can then get them turned right before you do the job, and just swap them for the ones on the truck/car...no need to wait for the machine shop. Then store them for the next time, repeat!

 

[Jspafford]

May want to put up a link to this thread in the "Submit Tech" forum, I am sure the pictures would help someone out.

 

[Hazmat Ranger]

Wow Bob - nice photos. If I already haven't had experience with brake shoes and drums I would think I was in heaven with these shots.