Thread: Just venting

I have never had any troubles changing drum brakes.
But I do have an older car that I have worked on for 30ish years.

Drum brakes tend to work much better for parking brakes, plus they are considerably harder to lock up than disc brakes. Any job done with knowledge and the right tools will be considerably quicker and easier than the same job with tools adapted to the task at hand.

Originally Posted by leftyonly

Look familiar? Lexus LS460 parking brake!

Again that's terrible idea, bunch of needless and difficult to attach/detach springs

Originally Posted by RezDog

I can say that if you have all the right tools changing shoes on a drum brake system it makes a major difference in how many times the springs fling off.

There are quite a few things that can make you crazy if you don't have the right tools.

It's good to vent.

Yeah But I change drum brake pads so infrequently it would be pointless to spend $$$ on buying specialized tools

Originally Posted by AlanQ

Yeah But I change drum brake pads so infrequently it would be pointless to spend $$$ on buying specialized tools

You would be surprised at how little a set of brake pliers and a brake spoon cost.

I changed a many of them. Wheel cylinders too, honed 'em and overhaul. Brake spring pliers made the job much easier.

I should post a pic of my "garage" I already have far more tools than space. spending cash on something I probably wont use again for at least 7 years seems like a waste.
On the bright side spring is here so I'll be able to clean up an reorganize the "garage" soon.
Plus skis, sleds get sent to the shed for the summer.
I was actually hoping to get the bike out today but the @#$@#%% drums ate up too much time. If I'm lucky maybe I can get it out before I go to work 2morrow. They are calling for 19 Celsius here on Saturday and Id rather ride the bike to work than sit in the Yaris..
BTW even my 1970 KZ750 has rear discs. Though I do have a set of wheels with a rear drum I dont use them.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

I changed a many of them. Wheel cylinders too, honed 'em and overhaul. Brake spring pliers made the job much easier.

Now that's a money making tool there and you can find inexpensive versions like as low as $5.46.

Universal-Performance Tool Brake Spring Pliers

I will be the first to admit it is a pain in the arse doing it off the floor but if you have a lift to raise your work. Har!

Originally Posted by jmercer

Now that's a money making tool there and you can find inexpensive versions like as low as $5.46.

Universal-Performance Tool Brake Spring Pliers

I will be the first to admit it is a pain in the arse doing it off the floor but if you have a lift to raise your work. Har!

I've only got this one, but it is a real lifesaver when it comes to drum brake springs.