E-Brake maintenance...
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Laughing Gas
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E-Brake maintenance...
My 2002 F-250 5.4L CCLB 4WD has some E-brake issues. For starters I have not changed nor have had the shoes replaced in years, more than 10 years. When I set the brake it rolls back and eventually grabs. However it could be better. O'Reilly's sells the shoes but they need to be ordered in ($70 for a set of 2). They don't sell a kit with springs. I want to attempt to change the shoes because I just don't trust it. When I take the springs apart I'll have to be careful as breaking a spring would cause problems. To be honest, not sure how to adjust them either. So, if you worked on your E-Brakes could you pass along some knowledge and wisdom?
Thanks,
PJ
Thanks,
PJ
Laughing Gas
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From: San Diego, CA
Yeah, I was just in there 2 weeks ago when I rebuilt my hubs to fix an axle leak. I bought new shoes from Powerstop but didn't end up using them since my originals still looked perfect aside from some diff fluid on them. I cleaned them up and called it good since they are just for the e-brake anyway. Ford sells the shoes as a kit but it doesn't have the springs (Ford F812-2648-CA).
The issue is if you DO plan on swapping the shoes and springs, you will have to remove the hub assembly. The Ford axle utilizes a cartridge style oil seal on the hub which will separate when you pull it off (its a one time use part). So then you'll deal with that if you decide to go that route. That seal is about $30 (Ford 2C3Z-1177-AB). You'll also need the special socket with 4 prongs to remove the ratcheting axle nut which is also $20+.
Anyway, I would start first by adjusting the adjuster. You can access it from the back without taking off the wheel. Now I am not sure which way you turn, but you'll want to turn it until the shoes start dragging on the drum (have your tire up off the ground).
The issue is if you DO plan on swapping the shoes and springs, you will have to remove the hub assembly. The Ford axle utilizes a cartridge style oil seal on the hub which will separate when you pull it off (its a one time use part). So then you'll deal with that if you decide to go that route. That seal is about $30 (Ford 2C3Z-1177-AB). You'll also need the special socket with 4 prongs to remove the ratcheting axle nut which is also $20+.
Anyway, I would start first by adjusting the adjuster. You can access it from the back without taking off the wheel. Now I am not sure which way you turn, but you'll want to turn it until the shoes start dragging on the drum (have your tire up off the ground).
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