How to Change Drum Brakes - In-Depth, Ultimate Guide

Dive into an in-depth, ultimate guide on changing drum brakes in this comprehensive 32-minute video tutorial. Learn every step of the drum brake replacement process, focusing on a Ford Ranger pickup truck but applicable to most other vehicles. Master the technique without special tools, saving money on repairs. Explore topics including rotor removal, brake inspection, spring removal and installation, emergency brake components, brake cleaning, and assembly. Gain confidence in performing this maintenance task yourself with detailed instructions and visual demonstrations. Includes additional resources for replacing wheel cylinders and different brake drums, as well as recommendations for helpful tools and spring kits to simplify the job.

Intro
What youll need
Remove the rotor
Inspect the brakes
Take a picture
Remove spring
Remove spring retainer
Emergency brake overview
Brake clean
Brake assembly
Brake spring installation
Emergency brake adjuster
Emergency brake spring
Emergency brake cable
Spring installation
Parking brake installation