Thank you for the vid. I used this as a reference to reinstall the break shoes on a 2004 mercury sable. The brakes were the same as this one. I had to replace the cylinder, springs, shoes and drum. The E-Brake cable was impossible and took a couple hours of fooling around to get it to hold the cable. I lubricated the adjuster as well and worked it back and fourth. The brake line had broke off at the cylinder and I had to use a 3/16 drill bit to remove the fittings. They were not in stock.
It’s a good idea to do what charles gibson said and put some brake lubricant on the adjuster. The adjuster can freeze up if left untreated. It’s sold at every auto parts store. I usually use anti-seize lubricant. If you live in the north where they treat the road for ice in the winter you’ll appreciate this extra step.
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Thank you for the vid. I used this as a reference to reinstall the break shoes on a 2004 mercury sable. The brakes were the same as this one. I had to replace the cylinder, springs, shoes and drum. The E-Brake cable was impossible and took a couple hours of fooling around to get it to hold the cable. I lubricated the adjuster as well and worked it back and fourth. The brake line had broke off at the cylinder and I had to use a 3/16 drill bit to remove the fittings. They were not in stock.
oh yeah ‘ woody hayes….
It’s a good idea to do what charles gibson said and put some brake lubricant on the adjuster. The adjuster can freeze up if left untreated. It’s sold at every auto parts store. I usually use anti-seize lubricant. If you live in the north where they treat the road for ice in the winter you’ll appreciate this extra step.
thank you helped my stepson with his in no time great learning video
What years does this tutorial cover???
very helpful thanks
Thanks, this was a huge help.
poor brake job,where is the grease for the backing plate,brake adjuster