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Old 02-11-2008, 01:08 AM
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Re: windstar drum brakes

I have pictures of my rear drum brake job posted in the pictures that the link in my signature takes you to.
In case you are wondering if you put things together correctly.
It does NOT show replacement of the wheel cylinder.
I changed the one on the driver's side when it developed a leak.
I plan to change the other side.......in the spring.....and hopefully get some pictures then.

Take note of the fact that the self adjusters are different from side to side. Left side is marked with a "L", right with a "R".
I also strongly recommend a hardware "kit" when doing rear brakes.
Although, if you did not use one....and everything is in place, and working fine, may not be worth bothering with.

When I replaced my wheel cylinder....I did not disassemble everything, I was able to pull the shoes back from the grooves on the wheel cylinder enough to remove the old one.....and then pull them back to install the new one.
In the process, I bumped the sensor for the ABS....and it was slightly touching the exciter ring (big gear teeth).....made quite the sound when I drove the vehicle.....so a trip back in to re-adjust the sensor was in order.

Also, when I turned the nut on the brake line to take the brake line off....the whole brake line turned.......which it should not.
The nut is supposed to turn freely on the brake line......so some PB Blaster on that spot may be needed to work it free.
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Links to my pictures, intended as an aid, not a replacement for, a good repair manual.
1996 3.8L Windstar
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4157486...092975/detail/
2003 Toyota Sienna pictures (not much there yet)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4157486...781661/detail/
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