rear drum brakes

[TheFugitiveMind]

whats the best way to remove the rear drum brakes on a 01 passport?

Thanks!!!

[amigo-2k]

You have to back off the geared wheel from the rear of it. I think there is an access hole in the rear (there may be a plug you have to remove).

I have drums on the rear of my 2000. I have never done this yet and I was 61k on the OEM pads.

[TheFugitiveMind]

how would i go about doing that?

Thanks!

[steveb_92rodeo]

What part are you having issues with? Removing the actual drum? Taking off the shoes?

We really need to know how far you have gotten in order to accurately help you proceed.

I think what Ryan was referring to was if you were having problems removing the actual drum, you can 'back-off' the shoes from the drum if they are in contact with the drum (by turning the star wheel, aka the adjuster). This facilitates easier drum removal in some cases.

If you are having problems removing the drum, sometimes cracking it with a hammer in between the wheel studs with solid but light blows will free up the centre where it contacts the axle.

Provide more details and it will be easier to help.

Steve

[TheFugitiveMind]

well i was just going to adjust the rear pads. basically adjusting the star wheel about 3 or 4 "clicks" and cleaning out the drum of brake dust.

basically i have the wheel off i just need to be able to access the star wheel.

i was told to use a hammer but i was wondering if there was another way of doing it.

Thanks!!!!!!!!

[steveb_92rodeo]

If you already have the wheel off, just tap the drum with a hammer (spraying a little rust penetrant around where the drum meets the axle can help too.

Clean it out, adjust the adjuster, and when complete, you can further adjust the rear brakes by hitting the brake pedal several times while driving moderate speed in reverse.

Steve

[club977]

Originally Posted by steveb_92rodeo

If you already have the wheel off, just tap the drum with a hammer (spraying a little rust penetrant around where the drum meets the axle can help too.

Clean it out, adjust the adjuster, and when complete, you can further adjust the rear brakes by hitting the brake pedal several times while driving moderate speed in reverse.

Steve

I'm bringing this post back to the top because I'm about to replace my rear drum pads (95% worn) on a 2002 Rodeo 2WD.

So if I'm reading this right. The drum will come off with a couple of firm hits to it? Or do I need to make sure the pad isn't touching. You said there's an access hole in the back, what kind of a tool do I need to "back-off" the pad? Also once the drum is off, how hard or what is involved in replacing the pads? Is it a simple process? Is there any adjusting that needs to be done? Should I buy OEM pads from St. Charles?

[2eyefishclaw]

3 lb's of solid steel can be very persuasive

[club977]

Originally Posted by 2eyefishclaw

3 lb's of solid steel can be very persuasive

It doesn't look to intimidating but I want to make sure I can finish the job and do it right once I get the drum off.

Anyone have any tips to getting the drums off and also replacing the pads? What exactly do I have to do?

[rodeo02]

A flat bladed screwdriver should do the trick to back off the star-wheel 'self' adjuster. You gain access to that thru the backing plate above the axle tube. There are rubber plugs there w/ little grab nipples on'em. I was recently handed down a nifty trick to release rusted on rotors or drums. An air chisel/hammer. If you have access to one, a few quick bursts around the hub, between the studs and that sucker will fall right off! A major time and back saver.

G/luck
Joel

[club977]

Got it. Not the most fun job I've ever done but it's done none the less.

Thanks.

[jban]

I am doing my rear brakes now and everything has been replaced and now I can not get the drum back on. Any ideas? I have made sure the adjuster is all the way closed but just can't get the drum back on....