I hate drum brakes

[SkipBurney]

Does anyone have an exploded diagram of the rear brakes. Mine had a sticking rear wheel cylinder so while I am doing everything else I am going through all 4 wheels. I learned as a kid to only pull one side at a time but when I pulled the drum off the left rear a broken spring fell out and I really dont want to open the right side till I have the left side done. I need to know which spring is broken so I can try to find a new one.

 

[ps444mike]

Lol going thur the same here.. had two broken springs one on each side an a stuck drum ended up looking up on Google an typed in 1997 ford f350 drum brakes.. got a few different pics.. an saved onto my phone.both of mine were the long skinny springs they go from shoe to shoe below the axle

 

[Thewespaul]

If parts are worn to the point that springs are breaking, you need to rebuild them both completely. Rock auto has very fair prices on kits

 

[lotzagoodstuff]

Just realized that this is for a 1986 F250, don't know if they are the same between bull nose and brick nose but somebody should chime in.

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[lotzagoodstuff]

+1 on replacing all the springs with a hardware kit. The kits are relatively cheap and I can honestly say, there aren't that many things that look nicer per dollar than redone drum brakes with all new springs and hardware.

Spend the money: you deserve it

 

[SkipBurney]

Lol going thur the same here.. had two broken springs one on each side an a stuck drum ended up looking up on Google an typed in 1997 ford f350 drum brakes.. got a few different pics.. an saved onto my phone.both of mine were the long skinny springs they go from shoe to shoe below the axle

Thats what broke on mine too

 

[steve phillips]

spring tool , and scotseal type axle seals will make things go a lot smoother

 

[Thewespaul]

To add to my original comment, if you have an older semi floating rear end I would not rebuild them but upgrade to a stronger full floating rear end and rebuild those brakes instead.

 

[Dirtleg]

Just realized that this is for a 1986 F250, don't know if they are the same between bull nose and brick nose but somebody should chime in.

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Just to clarify my 93' F350 is setup exactly the same as this.

And yes get new spring kits Old springs lose their temper, stretch and break.

 

[steve phillips]

this would be a good time to replace steel and rubber brake line, completely to master cylinder. cu-nic line is the only way to go. amazon prices cant be beat on it and include all fittings you will need to go to master cylinder. i always do a complete brake system rebuild on any new idi i get. good piece of mind, especially if you tow. while your there check spring hangers for broken bolts, they happen. best of luck.

 

[ps444mike]

I did order the replacement spring kit from rock auto.. well worth it like under ten dollars.. all the springs..

 

[Black dawg]

Make sure you replace the self adjuster cables.....they are the most prone to failure part of those brakes

 

[BrianV]

Here's a screenshot from the 1988 shop manual, with both the F150 and heavy duty variants!

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[Rug_Trucker]

Anti-seize on the adjusting screw. The flat pads on the shoes where they contact the backing plates get it too.

 

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