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Old 02-06-2008, 08:49 PM
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Ive never done drum brakes before, are they a pain in the *** to do myself or should i get it in the shop? Cost much to have done?
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:53 PM
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They are more aggravating than disk but you can do it easily by following the manual. If money isn't an issue i believe the price is the same for drums as they are for rotor brakes. It would be a learning experience but if they are for the back (i'm assuming they are) a brake job will last for years.
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:59 PM
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take both wheels and drums off and you can use one side to reference where parts go. that's how i used to do it before i got used to them.
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:35 PM
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Thax for the info, i will give it try
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:43 PM
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Get a drum brake tool set too... It will make your life a good bit easier. I was borrowing my dad's Mac set for years until I recently purchased this set. It works surprisingly well for the price and expected quality.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...Itemnumber=188
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