re-did my drum brakes thanks to the groundhog and the old man - heres some info!
return spring tool - press this over the post and twist to remove the spring
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410042/thumbnail/dbrs.jpg)
hold down spring tool - again push and twist
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410039/thumbnail/dbhs.jpg)
misc spring tool - slip the end over the spring arm, twist in to lock the tool onto the spring. much easier than using side cutters or pliers!!!
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410038/thumbnail/dbas.jpg)
my wheel cylinder came out with a 1/2" on the bolts, and a 7/16" line wrench on the line.
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410043/thumbnail/dbwc.jpg)
lube!
also lube the threads and cap on the star adjuster
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410040/thumbnail/dbl.jpg)
tada!
drum brakes require patience - many parts to remeber where they go, and as you re-assemble, the shoes like to shift around on you while you set the springs, and can cuase other parts to fall out of place and raise your blood pressure.
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410041/thumbnail/dboh.jpg)
adjust them up - more info on this here
return spring tool - press this over the post and twist to remove the spring
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410042/thumbnail/dbrs.jpg)
hold down spring tool - again push and twist
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410039/thumbnail/dbhs.jpg)
misc spring tool - slip the end over the spring arm, twist in to lock the tool onto the spring. much easier than using side cutters or pliers!!!
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410038/thumbnail/dbas.jpg)
my wheel cylinder came out with a 1/2" on the bolts, and a 7/16" line wrench on the line.
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410043/thumbnail/dbwc.jpg)
lube!
also lube the threads and cap on the star adjuster
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410040/thumbnail/dbl.jpg)
tada!
drum brakes require patience - many parts to remeber where they go, and as you re-assemble, the shoes like to shift around on you while you set the springs, and can cuase other parts to fall out of place and raise your blood pressure.
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410041/thumbnail/dboh.jpg)
adjust them up - more info on this here
![](http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/410037/thumbnail/dbadj.jpg)
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