Rear Brake Removal

[peruano85]

Hey yall i havent been on here for quite sometime. Anwho, today i changed my brakes but i have a slight problem with the right rear. first i removed the caliper and the i had two 5/16 threaded bolt to remove the rotor from the ball bearing area. after a while i realized that i had the ebrake on and that is why i was not able to remove the rotor. after i put it in gear and then able to remove the rotor i had issues putting the new rotor in.

finally i got everything back in place and when i drove the car around i hear a loud grinding noise. after looking and thinking for about another hour i realized that the ebrake pads were loose. since they are assembled as a drum set i dont know anything about them so i cannot fix it. does anybody know how i can adjust the pads again? I hope this makes sense sorry if it doesnt.

thanks in advance

[navylife59]

You probably bent the bracket that holds the e-brake shoe assembly. I know cause I made the same mistake. You will need to take the rotor back off and make sure the bracket is not bent. Then you will need to adjust the brakes to where they are not riding against the rotors. Once reinstalled, set the brakes by reversing quickly to about 10-15 MPH then pulling the e-brake. Do this about 5 times. If all is well, self-adjusters will set the brakes correctly. NOTE.... You may have to readjust tension on the e-brake cable at the handle.

[peruano85]

which bracket are you talking? any idea where i can find instructions on how to adjust them as i'm not good with drum brakes.

[navylife59]

You adjust the self-adjusters just like on any rear drum brakes. Try looking at a Chilton or Haynes manual for a 79-04 Mustang. Their rear drum brake adjusters are nearly identical. There is a small square bracket that holds the entire parking brake shoe assembly on the rear hub. If the brakes are locked when you crank the bolts to pull the rotor, this flange will bend.

[peruano85]

well i found out that i need to replace the shoes because i tore them so i will be getting them fixed tomorrow. thank you all for your help.