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99 e250 ext cargo
going to change the drum brakes. Never looked at them before. Had van for 10 years changed front twice.
What size are they 2 1/2 or 3 inch??
do I need to replace all the springs?
Shoes type prefrence?
1st time drum brakes what should I not do. Been watching YouTube vids.
thanks for the help
Do only one side at a time so you have the other for reference.
Might even take a few pictures before you take one apart.
Spring kits are cheap enough I just replace them. My theory is it helps keep the self adjusters working right.
Make sure the adjusters thread in and out smoothly.
I like to put a thin film of grease on the pivot points and where the shoes rub on the backing plate. You'll see the shiny spots.
I hate drum brakes.
Hard to believe they're cheaper to make than discs - which would be the only reason OEMs still use them.
