I never seen this video till today buddy and your already and have been for a year or so one of my go to guys for car repair tips and advice. Keep crushing it and remember the number of subscribers and comments you have today do not reflect the amount of people you have helped currently or will help in years to come. Thank you Erick for your time.
I'm watching this film almost 9 years later, Eric. Your channel was the first automotive based one I subscribed to three years ago when I started doing my part time automotive repair work. Since then I subscribe only to automotive experts like yourself for tips and the correct ways of doing my repairs. I've been more of an automotive DIYer all my adult life and I really don't want repair advice from another DIYer especially when I'm working on some one else's car. I'm sure 100 subscribers seems like a lifetime ago, huh? Keep up the great work!
Watched a million how to videos and after watching your video I understand why you have the subscribers you have. Your video/s are direct and to the point and you explain so a person can understand how and why during your vid. Explain the parts as they come off of what they do and the importance of properly re installing. Great job dude!!!!!!!!
Once again Eric, you completely show me what I need to know to get the job done. Backyard mechanic, 07 Chrysler Sebring with rear drum brakes. Thank you so much sir!
Eric, I found a much easier way to adjust rear brake drums! Start your car put in reverse and while reversing pull the hand brake while moving. The self adjuster does both sets of brakes for you. And there is no guessing whether they are both adjusted the same as they will stop adjust either brake when it gets to the required tolerance...
I'm by no means an expert but I found that using vise grips on the straight portion of the top springs works quite well. Engage at 90 degrees to the spring and pull towards the spring post. It takes strong hands and wrists (and a good bite with the vise grips) but it's fast, and there's nothing on the spring end getting in the way. :)
I am a mechanic and the entire job was spot on. All you fucken knockers out there are pissed off you cant do your own. Good job Eric, all the best from australia.
Thanks for this good video. I'm 83 and about to start replacing the rear drum brakes on my old 1978 Dodge Colt 4 door sedan. I've replaced brakes on other cars during my lifetime, but your video refreshes my memory of how to do the job correctly. Much thanks.
I tried to see if this was in the comments but didn't see it. On the spring release tool, it helps if you use either some silicone grease or even axle grease on the stem of the tool, especially during reinstallation of the springs. It prevents the friction of the hook on the stem during reinstalling the return springs and less likely to damage your fingers/knuckles. Hopefully this helps someone out...
The ONLY time I attempt to work on my car when it comes to DIY mechanic things, tune-ups, suspension parts, brakes etc. I watch ERICTHECARGUY every single time. You are awesome Eric, thanks for all your hard work and dedication in your videos.
Exactly how I do it for drum brakes, except ALL metal to metal contact surfaces get nickel or copper antisieze, and I clean my grubby fingerprints off the brake linings before final drum installation. Also, I do several hard braking in reverse prior to delivery to the customer before my final test drive to affirm that the rear shoes are fully self adjusted. Thanks, E for yet another informative and insightful vid!
Awesome video Eric, I've been doing my own drum brakes for years, there were a few things I learned from this video that I will apply to future brake jobs thanks, keep up the great work.
Eric TCG. Just wanted to say thanks! While replacing my drumig brakes and having had a hard time trying to get the top spring on (last step of sequence) I saw you using a screw driver to leverage and slide over the spring. My needle nose grip and pull was impossible. After seeing your video I used an longer allen key to leverage and slide over the spring. Done! Saved my ass.. Thank you. I used elastic bands (broccolli) to hold the shoes down before the spring loaded clamps were on. Not sure if that helps anyone.
I watched this video before I replaced mine on my 99 k2500 suburban. Ive never seen shoes that big before but this video made it simple. Lost a bit of blood but I never forgot what I was doing. Thank you for your detailed videos!
I like the video and it is good to see someone trying to help out those who are not mechanically inclined, but wish to save money by doing repairs at home. The only issue I have with this video is the touching the lining surface of the shoes and getting them greasy...that could cause fade. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
Great job. You are the first person I have seen on here who talked about primary and secondary shoes. Most act like all 4 shoes are the same. Good job.
I've been doing disc brakes all the time..after watching this video and purchasing the all in one tool from NAPA, I'm ready to do brake drums.. Thanks Eric for a wonderful tutorial.. This will definitely help in doing 97 RAV4.
First off, great video, thanks. When I was taught to adjust brakes after installing new, I put the wheel back on, spun the wheel while tightening the star-adjuster from the access hole on the back side until the wheel would no longer spin, then loosen until it freed. You could still hear the breaks touching but that would stop after the first or second application of the brakes. I also cleaned the pads before replacing the wheel, as you did with the drum.
You are one hell of a teacher....Eric, I was reading a book today about how to do this, of course, I didn't learn a darn thing from reading it...This video is far more helpful....Many thanks just need to practice going to the junk yard this coming weekend.
Rianing has a point. Even though you had the e-brake on when you did it, your comment may help others. There is a bright side and you are not an idiot. I almost did it once. Then when I thought about what I had done, I thought "Wait a sec. Wouldn't the e-brake being applied, because it affects the rears, make the drum harder to get off?" So, I released it. No shame in what you did. I think all us amateurs have made similar blunders. I know I have. Lol.
Hey Eric, thanks for the detailed info. Just a note of importance, when I do brake jobs I always use sand paper to clean the shoes off before putting the drums back on. I can never keep the new shoes from getting dirty when installing them. If you get grease on the shoes your brakes will squeal as they heat up.
Mr Eric, thank ya sir, your video took the unknown out of doing this job for my son. He learned that no springs were gonna pop out when he took the drum off his car. Thanks brother!
Eric, great videos. I tech Auto tech and have a few suggestions: Before starting : Be sure to wear safety glasses. Work boots or shoes instead of sandals. I see no safety jack stands for safety. Other than that you have done a great job!
There is a jack stand almost out of the sht at one point and in his other vids, he surely does recommend the use of jack stands. I've had a car fall of the jack (not while under it however and I never would), so now I use them religiously, no matter what job I do and I back them up with cinder blocks too. Safety glasses are a good idea, when working with strong springs like this and brake cleaner too and even a mask should be used with brake cleaner, but I don't use them either, lol.
+EricTheCarGuy Eric- thanks for all of your videos. About 1 to 2 years ago I could barely do an oil change. With the help of your videos I just completed a full drum brake restoration with new brake lines in my 77 Malibu. Also did new shocks, radiator, thermostat, sending unit for gas gauge, and carburetor. You have quality videos and instruction. Nice work and thanks.
I just got done replacing mine. The first one took two hrs ,-), but once i got it down, my passenger side was done in 45 min. I just want to say thank you for the great video and information. I def. needed all the money i just saved.
@ EricTheCarGuy ...not doing drum brakes in over 10yrs. I had no spring tools. After watching your video briefly, I "maned-up" and took apart the drums n shoes n springs. Have leaked for sometime and looks like black mud covered everything. I will be replacing the cylinder as i believe that is the issue but the shoes themselves were looooose and I never had an ebrake sense owned the truck. Never looked at brakes before but now fluid resevuor level drops quick in both F and R. Your video rocks!!
I know this video is old but it was very helpful to me. I'm 16 and still learning new things everyday about how to properly work on my truck. This video was so much more helpful than the diagram that the manual had. Thank you so much for this lesson.
I just did my friends breaks but I wanted to make sure I did them right so I used your video as a reference. Your channel has always been a big help. Thank you very much.
eric My father owned and still owns a shop I grew up in that shop. Your video was very good. You didn't ef up at all with your instructions. way to go man
Dude u make the best videos!!! Ive done so many DIY projects and saved sooooo much money just watching you show me how to do stuff. one of the main ones you taught me was how to change a front and rear wheel bearing on my 99 Jeep Grand cherokee. I took one side in to the shop they charged me 200 something and put it in backwards. I done the other side myself. and had to redo the side the shop done. Thank you so much!
I did this in my high school shop class on and early 80s chevy...never dreamed that my 04 accord would have them. WTF! Thanks Eric for a good refresher course!!!!
Planning my first rear brake shoe change. The video is great....several things that I had not thought about like the lub on the bake plate boses and adjuster plus the difference in front and back shoes. Eric, great job.
This video was amazing. You gave a non-mechanical person, such as myself, the confidence and knowledge to achieve my goal of changing my own drum brakes. saving me 150 dollars from a mechanic, without taking a whole lot of time out of my busy life. Thanks again Eric!
You have been very helpful in posting videos like these. I have done practically all work to my 94 van and 85 suburban myself. You sir are a beast and I love this channel always something useful to learn. Thanks for all the videos and posting so much content. Regards, Willie
Very informative. Last time I tried this here in 1991 on a Pinto, the whole rear brake system fell out as soon as I took the drum off. I can do front brake very well. Been scared to do back brakes. But checkin this out. I might be on the roll again.
excellent....plenty of helpful details; thank you. Eric I have switched to the blue Nitrile XL gloves from the nurses latex type gloves you are wearing here..... the blue Nitrile do not tear
Hey, Eric- nice video - I'm doing the rear drum brakes on a 88 Ford Crown Vic (10"0. It's a little different than this, but I like how you show both shoes going in, with the self adjuster and spring intact. (I've fought some terrible battles with that spring by putting it in last). My problem is the right side front shoe wears out WAY early and all three other shoes have lots left on them . A buddy told me to check the parking brake cable for not holding down. Thanks again! Bill
ERIC, I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR HELPFULL VIDEOS, WHEN I HAVE SOMETHING TO FIX ON MY CAR OR MY FRIEND'S CAR, I JUST SAY "I'LL GET HELP FROM ERIC", THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EXPERINCE, A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SAVED MONEY JUST LEARNING HOW TO DO CAR SERVICES BY THEM SELVES 'I AM ONE OF THOSE" THANKS AGAIN!!
Awesome job Eric and thank you. I used silver anti-seized on one of the adjuster wheel and the other side I used brake grease. I sure hope it works ok. I didn’t have copper anti-seize.
Great video. I used to get a pair of pliers and close the spring end loops up slightly because as you take the springs off the end spreads open. Close them to normal and the springs will have less tendency to pop off.
Great video...thank you! I tried this before and found it was useful to take a photo before I started to show where all the springs hooked into. Then, if I got stuck, all I had to do was go back to the photo on my laptop. Easy!!!
Eric thanks so much. I used the part one and two of this same video. I needed a better tool to reinstall the springs but thanks to your DIY I was able to save money. Tou are the goto for car repair dude.
Eric. Your my hero. Working on your car in sandals..... Personally I wear my slippers. ( Kid's, do not do this at home ). And I thought I was the only one who did things like this. :) Thanks for posting this job on brakes. Very helpful.
Wow, 100 Subscribers! I see that you've picked up a few more since this video. I do enjoy watching your video's & trust your knowledge with automobiles. I need to replace the rear drums & shoes on the 1998 Honda Accord that we gave our grandson back in 2015. Still drives like new with 190K as of last week. So you may be getting lots of questions from me since we've done about 98% of our own work. Keep up the good work Eric.....
For me, THE BEST descriptive video I could find on how to do the brake shoes on my 2000 Dodge Caravan. Thank you, Eric. I'll probably have this on a loop beside me as I replace them later this week!
Jack stands optional...haha awesome video! Thanks ECG, I only change these every 5 yrs and I totally forget what order to remove the springs/parts and reassembly is a nightmare! Now I know how to use that ridiculous tool that I bought but never used (ie screw drivers, pliers etc in the past).
I think this is really going to help me this friday when i do the rear drums on my 77 Olds it will be the first time i have done drums so thank you for the helpful video.
great video. I've done rear shoes about 10yrs ago 1 time .I pretty much got lucky getting it back together. good to have u to walk me through an show the steps. thxs Eric
I appreciate the drum brake refresher. Please don't forget to use jack stands for your safety, and remember to clean the brake shoes after you get them greasy during installation.
Great video/videos. This will help me with the drum brakes on my 71 Plymouth. Always have done disc jobs on newer cars but this will be my first with drums
Eric, it's been many years since I've replaced drum brakes on one of my vehicles. This was just what I needed. Well done video and clearly explained along with some nice lube tips to keep things moving as they should. Thanks! You've gained another subscriber.
Thanks very much Eric, been a long time since I changed drum brakes. I'm restoring a 1968 Camaro which has disc in front and drums in back. So I'll be looking at a lot of your videos to jog my memory. Thanks again and I'll see you soon. Jerry
Hello Eric, This video was very informative . I have done drum brakes in the past but this video will make my next brake job much easier and safer. Thank you.
Sweet! that helped ALOT! My brakes from 97 were a little bit different in construction and that a couple of springs were missing in the parts package really got me puzzled for a while. Thanks!
Thank you for your complete showing of details, these based upon your well-earned experience experience as seen by this shade tree mechanic from high school times! Toyotas are different than our old Fords & Chevys.
Eric your work is amazing I have watch about 30 of your videos on may topics and have learn SO MUCH JUST FROM YOUR VIDEOS. You articulate well and I must thank you very much. I wish you the greatest successes in all that your doing !!!!!
Hey ERIC,, you are one of the best ive seen on youtube, No ones perfect, Please dont put your self down, You are pretty good for a young whiper snapper, keep on smileing, old man frm north carolina.
I hate Drum Brakes! I always wear sandals when working on cars. I always use vice grips when putting the springs back on and do one wheel at a time and use the other one as a diagram for putting everything back together correctly. You made it look easy! Nice video!!
Thanks. I changed brake drum & shoes for corrola 2003 for 4 hours. Using all techniques you described. Total cost is about $150 including brake drums, shoes, grease, lubricant, brake cleaner, spring remover/installer ($10 at Canadian Tire).....
I watched this video about 8 years ago. I just purchased a used prius which the rear brakes are drum. finally time to use this tip lol Thanks Eric! oh, and milestone to 100 sub is the most hilarious part of the vid lol
this is a perfect job with in details description, here is some query if you can help me out. I am facing rear brake issue with my Civic 96. its work fine for few days after brake service and adjustment but handbrake stop working after some days, brake shoe and handbrake cable replaced aswell.
"Leggo my Eggo." LOL Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. I was actually searching for a how-to on removing the drum itself, as I would like to be able to blow out the inner workings of the drum brakes to remove dust and debris build-up. Thanks!
"Milestone of 100 Subs" I'm watching this vid 8 years later, and you have over 1million Subscribers. Congrats man, and thanks for your vids.
Same
Same...10yrs ago...hes jst shy of 1.6m ;) congrats Eric 👏
Nearly 1.7m today 🤩
To be fair back then, 100 subs was honestly a respectable amount
I never seen this video till today buddy and your already and have been for a year or so one of my go to guys for car repair tips and advice.
Keep crushing it and remember the number of subscribers and comments you have today do not reflect the amount of people you have helped currently or will help in years to come.
Thank you Erick for your time.
Now at 1.3 MILLION Subscribers....... Well deserved man, well deserved.
I'm watching this film almost 9 years later, Eric. Your channel was the first automotive based one I subscribed to three years ago when I started doing my part time automotive repair work. Since then I subscribe only to automotive experts like yourself for tips and the correct ways of doing my repairs. I've been more of an automotive DIYer all my adult life and I really don't want repair advice from another DIYer especially when I'm working on some one else's car. I'm sure 100 subscribers seems like a lifetime ago, huh? Keep up the great work!
Watched a million how to videos and after watching your video I understand why you have the subscribers you have. Your video/s are direct and to the point and you explain so a person can understand how and why during your vid. Explain the parts as they come off of what they do and the importance of properly re installing. Great job dude!!!!!!!!
Once again Eric, you completely show me what I need to know to get the job done. Backyard mechanic, 07 Chrysler Sebring with rear drum brakes. Thank you so much sir!
Eric, I found a much easier way to adjust rear brake drums! Start your car put in reverse and while reversing pull the hand brake while moving. The self adjuster does both sets of brakes for you. And there is no guessing whether they are both adjusted the same as they will stop adjust either brake when it gets to the required tolerance...
You know,you are the first guy in my 30 years of dyi auto stuff who adequately explained this to me.Thank you,sir!😀
I'm by no means an expert but I found that using vise grips on the straight portion of the top springs works quite well. Engage at 90 degrees to the spring and pull towards the spring post. It takes strong hands and wrists (and a good bite with the vise grips) but it's fast, and there's nothing on the spring end getting in the way. :)
1.6 Million subs, for a humble guy who was happy with 100. Thanks for all the help over the years!
I am a mechanic and the entire job was spot on.
All you fucken knockers out there are pissed off you cant do your own.
Good job Eric, all the best from australia.
Jeff Baker wise words of inspiration!
Thanks for this good video. I'm 83 and about to start replacing the rear drum brakes on my old 1978 Dodge Colt 4 door sedan. I've replaced brakes on other cars during my lifetime, but your video refreshes my memory of how to do the job correctly. Much thanks.
I tried to see if this was in the comments but didn't see it. On the spring release tool, it helps if you use either some silicone grease or even axle grease on the stem of the tool, especially during reinstallation of the springs. It prevents the friction of the hook on the stem during reinstalling the return springs and less likely to damage your fingers/knuckles. Hopefully this helps someone out...
The ONLY time I attempt to work on my car when it comes to DIY mechanic things, tune-ups, suspension parts, brakes etc. I watch ERICTHECARGUY every single time. You are awesome Eric, thanks for all your hard work and dedication in your videos.
"Milestone of 100 Subscribers" LOL. Thanks for the upload
Made me lol
Exactly how I do it for drum brakes, except ALL metal to metal contact surfaces get nickel or copper antisieze, and I clean my grubby fingerprints off the brake linings before final drum installation. Also, I do several hard braking in reverse prior to delivery to the customer before my final test drive to affirm that the rear shoes are fully self adjusted. Thanks, E for yet another informative and insightful vid!
Awesome video Eric, I've been doing my own drum brakes for years, there were a few things I learned from this video that I will apply to future brake jobs thanks, keep up the great work.
Eric TCG. Just wanted to say thanks! While replacing my drumig brakes and having had a hard time trying to get the top spring on (last step of sequence) I saw you using a screw driver to leverage and slide over the spring. My needle nose grip and pull was impossible. After seeing your video I used an longer allen key to leverage and slide over the spring. Done! Saved my ass.. Thank you.
I used elastic bands (broccolli) to hold the shoes down before the spring loaded clamps were on. Not sure if that helps anyone.
Wow! In less than 4 years he went from 100 subscribers to 540k subscribers!
1.3M diam
Now more than 1 m
12 years 2.7 million
I watched this video before I replaced mine on my 99 k2500 suburban. Ive never seen shoes that big before but this video made it simple. Lost a bit of blood but I never forgot what I was doing. Thank you for your detailed videos!
Eric The Car Guy, you're one awesome dude. Thank you so much.
I like the video and it is good to see someone trying to help out those who are not mechanically inclined, but wish to save money by doing repairs at home. The only issue I have with this video is the touching the lining surface of the shoes and getting them greasy...that could cause fade. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!
100 subs in 2011. 4 years later, 616,000 subs. Nice.
+MindOverEverything And now up to nearly 671K!
+Patrick94GSR He'll probably hit a million in another year. Totally deserves it. Between him, Chris and "Nuts" I can find 95% of what I need.
+MindOverEverything AND NOW ALMOST 700K
350k clock sufferer usual, mop. Roulette unused pegboard.
+MindOverEverything And Already 715,509 as of january 10 2016 ^_^
Great job. You are the first person I have seen on here who talked about primary and secondary shoes. Most act like all 4 shoes are the same. Good job.
Are those sandals OSHA approved?
lol
Chinese safety boots..
Sherie Thomas nipper slippers
They're comfort approved and That's what counts. BTW speaking of count; count your toes after doing it. haha
*OSHA INTENSIFIES*
I've been doing disc brakes all the time..after watching this video and purchasing the all in one tool from NAPA, I'm ready to do brake drums.. Thanks Eric for a wonderful tutorial.. This will definitely help in doing 97 RAV4.
Wow… This was back when you had 100 viewers?
Love this channel;
First off, great video, thanks.
When I was taught to adjust brakes after installing new, I put the wheel back on, spun the wheel while tightening the star-adjuster from the access hole on the back side until the wheel would no longer spin, then loosen until it freed. You could still hear the breaks touching but that would stop after the first or second application of the brakes. I also cleaned the pads before replacing the wheel, as you did with the drum.
100 subscribers? Rising through the ranks to 700,000. Will subscribe, gotta respect that.
You are one hell of a teacher....Eric, I was reading a book today about how to do this, of course, I didn't learn a darn thing from reading it...This video is far more helpful....Many thanks just need to practice going to the junk yard this coming weekend.
I hate drum brakes. Probably because I had the emergancy brake on while attempting to get the drum off. Yes, I am an idiot.
+spiffcats This is how we learn. Imagine the trouble this comment might be saving some person who read it. :)
Rianing has a point. Even though you had the e-brake on when you did it, your comment may help others. There is a bright side and you are not an idiot. I almost did it once. Then when I thought about what I had done, I thought "Wait a sec. Wouldn't the e-brake being applied, because it affects the rears, make the drum harder to get off?" So, I released it. No shame in what you did. I think all us amateurs have made similar blunders. I know I have. Lol.
spiffcats You just saved me an hour or two probably figuring that out. Thank you!! ;) Seriously! I'm on my own here. lol
There we go! Proof that his comment. just saved someone a headache and he isn't an idiot. Just like we said it might.
You are not alone. I had to go through the same thing. LOL!
Hey Eric, thanks for the detailed info. Just a note of importance, when I do brake jobs I always use sand paper to clean the shoes off before putting the drums back on. I can never keep the new shoes from getting dirty when installing them. If you get grease on the shoes your brakes will squeal as they heat up.
i wish they outlawed drum brakes because of how much time they take.
Don't ask for dumb laws, your choice of what to buy/work on
Mr Eric, thank ya sir, your video took the unknown out of doing this job for my son. He learned that no springs were gonna pop out when he took the drum off his car. Thanks brother!
Eric, great videos. I tech Auto tech and have a few suggestions: Before starting : Be sure to wear safety glasses. Work boots or shoes instead of sandals. I see no safety jack stands for safety. Other than that you have done a great job!
There is a jack stand almost out of the sht at one point and in his other vids, he surely does recommend the use of jack stands. I've had a car fall of the jack (not while under it however and I never would), so now I use them religiously, no matter what job I do and I back them up with cinder blocks too. Safety glasses are a good idea, when working with strong springs like this and brake cleaner too and even a mask should be used with brake cleaner, but I don't use them either, lol.
+EricTheCarGuy Eric- thanks for all of your videos. About 1 to 2 years ago I could barely do an oil change. With the help of your videos I just completed a full drum brake restoration with new brake lines in my 77 Malibu. Also did new shocks, radiator, thermostat, sending unit for gas gauge, and carburetor. You have quality videos and instruction. Nice work and thanks.
Speakin' of shoes, nice sandals, dog. Proper attire for automotive repair indeed.
I just got done replacing mine. The first one took two hrs ,-), but once i got it down, my passenger side was done in 45 min. I just want to say thank you for the great video and information. I def. needed all the money i just saved.
“Alright now it’s time for the shoes...” nice flip flops Eric hahah.
IKR, But I think they're Teva's. 😉👍
@ EricTheCarGuy ...not doing drum brakes in over 10yrs. I had no spring tools. After watching your video briefly, I "maned-up" and took apart the drums n shoes n springs. Have leaked for sometime and looks like black mud covered everything. I will be replacing the cylinder as i believe that is the issue but the shoes themselves were looooose and I never had an ebrake sense owned the truck. Never looked at brakes before but now fluid resevuor level drops quick in both F and R. Your video rocks!!
Hey, nice name! Didn't know who EricTheCarGuy was when I made my channel
I know this video is old but it was very helpful to me. I'm 16 and still learning new things everyday about how to properly work on my truck. This video was so much more helpful than the diagram that the manual had. Thank you so much for this lesson.
I liked the safety sandals. :-)
I just did my friends breaks but I wanted to make sure I did them right so I used your video as a reference. Your channel has always been a big help. Thank you very much.
goddamn i hate drum brakes lol
government needs to ban them
lmao......same here but they are great when they are new and gripping!
@@vet137 just swap it
eric
My father owned and still owns a shop
I grew up in that shop.
Your video was very good. You didn't ef up at all with your instructions. way to go man
I'm not looking forward in doing this
Dude u make the best videos!!! Ive done so many DIY projects and saved sooooo much money just watching you show me how to do stuff. one of the main ones you taught me was how to change a front and rear wheel bearing on my 99 Jeep Grand cherokee. I took one side in to the shop they charged me 200 something and put it in backwards. I done the other side myself. and had to redo the side the shop done. Thank you so much!
Drum Brakes suck- Good video
+The Real Slim Shady Because they keep manufacturing costs down.
What I meant was , they suck to fix.
+Wayne G They do suck to fix indeed.
+Wayne G I understood what you meant, they do suck to fix up lol
+Wayne G I put the drum brakes on my truck one night after I got off, in the dark...
they're not that bad
Great to see the tool for putting springs back on. It looks like the easiest tool to make and the most rewarding.
the sandals eric... the sandals...
Margaritaville mechanic...
I did this in my high school shop class on and early 80s chevy...never dreamed that my 04 accord would have them. WTF!
Thanks Eric for a good refresher course!!!!
Nice Indian safety shoes!
Planning my first rear brake shoe change. The video is great....several things that I had not thought about like the lub on the bake plate boses and adjuster plus the difference in front and back shoes. Eric, great job.
How could drum brakes cost less to manuf. when disc's are so much simpler?
Sean Slater because caliper castings are an intricate part requiring machine work, drums and stamped components still come out cheaper
This video was amazing. You gave a non-mechanical person, such as myself, the confidence and knowledge to achieve my goal of changing my own drum brakes. saving me 150 dollars from a mechanic, without taking a whole lot of time out of my busy life. Thanks again Eric!
Didn't know you could get steel toe cap sandals lol
You have been very helpful in posting videos like these. I have done practically all work to my 94 van and 85 suburban myself. You sir are a beast and I love this channel always something useful to learn. Thanks for all the videos and posting so much content.
Regards,
Willie
*100 subscribers
*Checks sub count
*Has 472,983 subs
He's added over 5.400 subscribers in just one week.
Very informative. Last time I tried this here in 1991 on a Pinto, the whole rear brake system fell out as soon as I took the drum off. I can do front brake very well. Been scared to do back brakes. But checkin this out. I might be on the roll again.
Is it me or drums brakes are stupidly complicated and ineffective compared to disk brakes wich only have 4 bolt for disassembly ?
Nah it's not just you. I hate them.
Thierry Dubuc me too its the worst to deal with
NO JOKE ABOUT THAT THIERRY I can change a million disk blind folded
Discs are way easier to service but drums handle weight better than discs
Yes, they are stupidly complicated and I hate them as much as everyone else does. However, they are cheaper to manufacture and service.
excellent....plenty of helpful details; thank you.
Eric I have switched to the blue Nitrile XL gloves from the nurses latex type gloves you are wearing here..... the blue Nitrile do not tear
Hey, Eric- nice video - I'm doing the rear drum brakes on a 88 Ford Crown Vic (10"0. It's a little different than this, but I like how you show both shoes going in, with the self adjuster and spring intact. (I've fought some terrible battles with that spring by putting it in last). My problem is the right side front shoe wears out WAY early and all three other shoes have lots left on them . A buddy told me to check the parking brake cable for not holding down. Thanks again! Bill
ERIC, I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR HELPFULL VIDEOS, WHEN I HAVE SOMETHING TO FIX ON MY CAR OR MY FRIEND'S CAR, I JUST SAY "I'LL GET HELP FROM ERIC", THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EXPERINCE, A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SAVED MONEY JUST LEARNING HOW TO DO CAR SERVICES BY THEM SELVES 'I AM ONE OF THOSE" THANKS AGAIN!!
Eric, you are a thorough instructor. I have used your videos to replace my rear brakes. Thanks
Awesome job Eric and thank you. I used silver anti-seized on one of the adjuster wheel and the other side I used brake grease. I sure hope it works ok. I didn’t have copper anti-seize.
Great video. I used to get a pair of pliers and close the spring end loops up slightly because as you take the springs off the end spreads open. Close them to normal and the springs will have less tendency to pop off.
Great video...thank you! I tried this before and found it was useful to take a photo before I started to show where all the springs hooked into. Then, if I got stuck, all I had to do was go back to the photo on my laptop. Easy!!!
Eric thanks so much. I used the part one and two of this same video. I needed a better tool to reinstall the springs but thanks to your DIY I was able to save money. Tou are the goto for car repair dude.
Eric. Your my hero. Working on your car in sandals..... Personally I wear my slippers. ( Kid's, do not do this at home ). And I thought I was the only one who did things like this. :) Thanks for posting this job on brakes. Very helpful.
Wow, 100 Subscribers! I see that you've picked up a few more since this video. I do enjoy watching your video's & trust your knowledge with automobiles. I need to replace the rear drums & shoes on the 1998 Honda Accord that we gave our grandson back in 2015. Still drives like new with 190K as of last week. So you may be getting lots of questions from me since we've done about 98% of our own work. Keep up the good work Eric.....
I just changed my drum brakes and I didn't have to look at the repair manual I just looked at your video. Your videos are great.
For me, THE BEST descriptive video I could find on how to do the brake shoes on my 2000 Dodge Caravan. Thank you, Eric. I'll probably have this on a loop beside me as I replace them later this week!
It's been a long time since I've replaced brakes. This video on changing drum brakes was extremely helpful and the job went without a hitch. Thanks!
Jack stands optional...haha awesome video! Thanks ECG, I only change these every 5 yrs and I totally forget what order to remove the springs/parts and reassembly is a nightmare! Now I know how to use that ridiculous tool that I bought but never used (ie screw drivers, pliers etc in the past).
I think this is really going to help me this friday when i do the rear drums on my 77 Olds it will be the first time i have done drums so thank you for the helpful video.
Excellent video Eric, I've done my drum brakes on my 1969 chevelle before but its been a long time so this helps immensely! Subscribed.
great video. I've done rear shoes about 10yrs ago 1 time .I pretty much got lucky getting it back together. good to have u to walk me through an show the steps. thxs Eric
Aw dude! You made this so simple. I had tried before taking pictures and failed. This is what I needed! Thanks EricTheCarGuy!
EricTheCarGuy I love how in the beginning of this video you were excited about 100 subscribers and now you have 600k. Way to go Eric!!
I appreciate the drum brake refresher. Please don't forget to use jack stands for your safety, and remember to clean the brake shoes after you get them greasy during installation.
Great video/videos. This will help me with the drum brakes on my 71 Plymouth. Always have done disc jobs on newer cars but this will be my first with drums
Eric, it's been many years since I've replaced drum brakes on one of my vehicles. This was just what I needed. Well done video and clearly explained along with some nice lube tips to keep things moving as they should. Thanks! You've gained another subscriber.
Thanks very much Eric, been a long time since I changed drum brakes. I'm restoring a 1968 Camaro which has disc in front and drums in back. So I'll be looking at a lot of your videos to jog my memory. Thanks again and I'll see you soon. Jerry
100 subscribers to 600 thousand, bet you didn't know how much people love ya.
Hello Eric, This video was very informative . I have done drum brakes in the past but this video will make my next brake job much easier and safer. Thank you.
Thank You. I was a little nervous about doing the job alone with my Haynes manual, but this helped so much.
Sweet! that helped ALOT! My brakes from 97 were a little bit different in construction and that a couple of springs were missing in the parts package really got me puzzled for a while. Thanks!
Thank you for your complete showing of details, these based upon your well-earned experience experience as seen by this shade tree mechanic from high school times! Toyotas are different than our old Fords & Chevys.
Eric your work is amazing I have watch about 30 of your videos on may topics and have learn SO MUCH JUST FROM YOUR VIDEOS. You articulate well and I must thank you very much. I wish you the greatest successes in all that your doing !!!!!
Hey ERIC,, you are one of the best ive seen on youtube, No ones perfect, Please dont put your self down, You are pretty good for a young whiper snapper, keep on smileing, old man frm north carolina.
I hate Drum Brakes! I always wear sandals when working on cars. I always use vice grips when putting the springs back on and do one wheel at a time and use the other one as a diagram for putting everything back together correctly. You made it look easy! Nice video!!
Just got a 98 civic, never had drums before so this definitely helped! 100 to 1.6 million subscribers!
thank you so much for the vid. I haven't changed brake shoes since auto class over 10yrs ago lol I saved so much money doing it myself
Thanks. I changed brake drum & shoes for corrola 2003 for 4 hours. Using all techniques you described. Total cost is about $150 including brake drums, shoes, grease, lubricant, brake cleaner, spring remover/installer ($10 at Canadian Tire).....
I watched this video about 8 years ago. I just purchased a used prius which the rear brakes are drum. finally time to use this tip lol Thanks Eric!
oh, and milestone to 100 sub is the most hilarious part of the vid lol
this is a perfect job with in details description, here is some query if you can help me out. I am facing rear brake issue with my Civic 96. its work fine for few days after brake service and adjustment but handbrake stop working after some days, brake shoe and handbrake cable replaced aswell.
Thanks for the videos man, good to see a refresher when you haven't replaced your own brakes in awhile.
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Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. I was actually searching for a how-to on removing the drum itself, as I would like to be able to blow out the inner workings of the drum brakes to remove dust and debris build-up.
Thanks!
Great video. I had a pretty good idea about how to do this, but you gave me the confidence to go ahead and get on it and get it done. Thanks!