Drum question, When to replace ??

[Tom Rs]

I recently just noticed a constant metallic sound coming from the rear wheels while moving not braking.

Can this be a sign to replace the rear brake shoes or is it something else ?

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

could be something broken? pull off the drum and take a look at how much is left on the shoes...

[Bandit127]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Spring might've broke and could be rubbing.

[Tom Rs]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

its not really loud or too noticable. I notice it b/c i drive the car all the time. whats the easiest way to get the drum off ? its prob siezed on there i presume

[Bandit127]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

if it was seized it'd be very hot after even a short drive.
I've always had luck beating on the face of the drum with a large 4lb hammer. Smack the front of it hard enough and it'll break free and bounce off the pads. I'd leave the lug nuts on the end of the stud so you don't accidentally hurt the threads. Then the worst you'll do is knock it into the drum.

Worst case, you'll have to adjust the brakes back a little to get the drum off. But if that needs to be done, a quick cut off wheel to the pad pins in the back will correct that without the headache.

btw, I hate drums lol :P

[cam98aro]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

it may be the e-brake.. my friends brakes did this too after i changed them, and it was the e-brake slightly rubbing

[bigbrian442]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

I recently just noticed a constant metallic sound coming from the rear wheels while moving not braking.

Can this be a sign to replace the rear brake shoes or is it something else ?

Could be time for just brakes or a wheel bearing could be going out and causing the brakes to wear.

[LETZRIDE]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

its not really loud or too noticable. I notice it b/c i drive the car all the time. whats the easiest way to get the drum off ? its prob siezed on there i presume

just tug on the drum itself, it comes right off...you may need to stick a screw driver between the drum and the plate piece and pry a tad, but nothing really holds that drum on other then the tire. Hell, when I was adjusting my rear drums and had the car on the stands, I turned the car on and put it in drive to test the brakes...damn things kept rolling off down the street....

[nascar24jd]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Tom, after you remove the wheel see if the drum will just pull off. If it will not, they tend to rust to the hub on the rear end. A few taps with a hammer will break it free. After it is free, occasionally the shoes will then hold it from coming off. If that is the case then you can turn the star wheel from the back plate of the drum brakes to loosen up the shoes.

Once you get the drum off you will be able to see if anything is broken or if the shoes are worn out.

A can of brake clean will be helpful to have on hand.

[Tom Rs]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Thanks for the info. If i could fine the lt1 counterweights i would just upgrade to discs..

took off the drum, easier than i thought. Everything looked pretty good. Shoes are not down to the rivets yet.

I did notice the bumpstop is deteriorating. Where can i get a new one. Saw some poly's for $100 but thats way too much for me.

[cam98aro]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

I did notice the bumpstop is deteriorating. Where can i get a new one. Saw some poly's for $100 but thats way too much for me.

i think most people buy them for jeeps at the part store

[nascar24jd]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Tom, I put a write up on here somewhere. I used energy suspension bump stops that were $20, and they are poly. The require a tiny bit of modification to fit.

[nascar24jd]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Here is the link.

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...ion+bump+stops

[Tom Rs]

Re: Drum question, When to replace ??

Thanks. I noticed the e-brake wobbles a little, not sure if thats normal.