Do one side at a time for reference, try autozone.com/repairinfo also.
> im replacing the rear brake shoes on my 84 parisienne wagon. The problem
> is, i've never changed rear brakes before and i know they are completely
> different from the front. Is there any diagrams or possibly step by step
> instructions online? i havent been able to find anything, but was hoping
> someone here might know of something i dont. Any help is very greatly
> appreciated. Thanks
ok, am i able to use the old springs, or do i have to buy a spring kit
as well? Thanks for the reply shep
Shep - 15 Apr 2007 15:15 GMT
23 years old, get the complete hardware kit including the pins.
> ok, am i able to use the old springs, or do i have to buy a spring kit
> as well? Thanks for the reply shep
MarkMarkMark MarkMarkMark - 15 Apr 2007 18:01 GMT
Les Benn - 16 Apr 2007 02:57 GMT
normally unless broken the old springs can be used. The key to doing drum
brakes is to do one side at a time. The other side is a good guideline to
rebuilding the side you are taking apart. If you have a digital camera take
a picture of it before you disassemble the brakes.
> ok, am i able to use the old springs, or do i have to buy a spring kit
> as well? Thanks for the reply shep
MarkMarkMark MarkMarkMark - 18 Apr 2007 09:20 GMT
thanks les, the digital camera thing is a good idea, i would have never
thought to do that. My brain looks for the hardest way to do things!
thanks again
Les Benn - 18 Apr 2007 16:53 GMT
> thanks les, the digital camera thing is a good idea, i would have never
> thought to do that. My brain looks for the hardest way to do things!
> thanks again
well I am lazy and always find the quickest way to do stuff. Besides I am
getting old and can't remember a damn thing after a few minutes. Just ask my
wife she will tell you lol.