Brake Job Help

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XJ Addiction

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Yucaipa, Ca

• Jul 9, 2010

• #1

I need help replacing my rear drum brake shoes and wheel cylinders. I am new to and this is my first XJ. I have attempted a rear brake job in the past and had to have a mechanic redo them. Any help would be appreciated.
I live in Yucaipa.
Thanks

 

souske

NAXJA Forum User

Location

The land of competition

• Jul 9, 2010

• #2

Only take one side at a time apart, that way you have a reference.

Sorry you are a little far for me to help you in person

Good luck

 

boostamante

NAXJA Forum User

Location

los angeles california

• Jul 9, 2010

• #3

The biggest pain is removing the springs holding it all in tact. Just take your time and keep a mental note.

 

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comrad_zeelaagee

NAXJA Forum User

Location

N. San Diego

• Jul 9, 2010

• #4

use a digital camera for your "before" reference... that way in all your frustrations- your mental image doesn't get fubar'd. get a cheap drum brake tool from NAPA- helps more than you could imagine.

 

ocean_jet

NAXJA Forum User

Location

San Diego

• Jul 9, 2010

• #5

comrad_zeelaagee said:

get a cheap drum brake tool from NAPA- helps more than you could imagine.

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Definately worth it.

And, taking pictures is a good idea. Short of that, do one side at a time for reference.

I am pretty far drive for you, but if you want to bring it to north San Diego, I would be glad to help.

 

smokinlib1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Vacaville

• Jul 9, 2010

• #6

You still going to be working on it tomorrow Dave? I can give you a hand then.

 

GrimmJeeper

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Gardena, CA

• Jul 10, 2010

• #7

Paging captain xj!

 

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XJ Addiction

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Yucaipa, Ca

• Jul 10, 2010

• #8

Thanks for all the advice and offers. I decided to have a shop take care of it. $40.00 labor. The good thing is they will use my parts.

 

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MaxxXJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bakersfield CA

• Jul 10, 2010

• #9

40 dollars labor isnt bad, i ended up paying 160 for a rear drum job. i didnt have time to eff up my brakes so all the while i was getting my alignment done i got my rear brakes serviced too, and wow what a difference it all made =) ( my personal alignment was WAY OFF!)