I've found lots of answers to my questions on the internet so here's my 2 cents. I've had drums turned in the past at shops because it's usually around 1/3rd the price of buying new drums. Also your neighborhood brake and tire place will usually have the right equipment to do the job for you.
Remove the drums and take them to an auto parts store that has a brake drum lathe.
No, the drums can be cleaned with brake cleaner.No, the drums can be cleaned with brake cleaner.
Normally a brake drum is turned or resurfaced using a brake drum lathe. This is usually done at a shop specializing in brake repair, or at a machine shop. Those who have a suitable metal lathe can also turn brake drums.
If you are inexperienced, you should not be messing around with the brake drums.
New brake drums are broken in the first time you go for a drive usually.
brake drums should pull off if not rusted on.
Remove the wheels from your 1995 Toyota Camry. Remove the brake pads by removing the brake pad Springs. Tap on the brake drum with a hammer or mallet. Slide the brake drums off. Reverse the process to install the new brake drums and shoes.
It is inside the rear brake drums. It is the part that pushes the brake shoes out against the drum.It is inside the rear brake drums. It is the part that pushes the brake shoes out against the drum.
Almost all Auto Parts stores and machine shops resurface rotors and brake drums.
i was wondering how to change rear brake drums for 1999 Chevy venture
Brake drums can not be cut. The shoes inside can be replaced.Only disc brakes(rotors) can cut.
You could have either 9 inch or 10 inch brake drums