2000 Kia Sephia rear brakes.

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noname - 05 Aug 2004 02:36 GMT

Does anyone know how to change the rear brakes on this vehicle. I guess
that they are shoes. I see two crosshead screws that seem to be retaining
the drum. Do these have to be removed with some type of impact driver to
remove the drum and access the brake shoes?

Thanks for your knowledge

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hyundaitech - 05 Aug 2004 17:40 GMT

Exactly. If you don't have an impact driver, you should be able to pick
one up at Sears for about $20-30.

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Hal - 06 Aug 2004 16:23 GMT

> Does anyone know how to change the rear brakes on this vehicle. I guess
> that they are shoes. I see two crosshead screws that seem to be retaining
> the drum. Do these have to be removed with some type of impact driver to
> remove the drum and access the brake shoes?
>
> Thanks for your knowledge

You can get them out with a #3 phillips screwdriver. I don't recommend
hammering on a shaft supported by bearings. Using an impact driver is
not necessary in my opinion. I use a large cresent wrench which I am
able to tighten down around the handle of the screwdriver and they
will come out with little resistance. You MUST use a #3
phillips...using a #2 will destroy the screws. Pull the e-brake to
keep the drum from turning while you do this.

Once you get the two screws out, release the e-brake and thread the
two screws you just removed into the threaded holes on the face of the
drum. Tighten them evenly, alternating between the two and they will
press the drum off the hub. Once it breaks free the drum will slide
right off.

Chris

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