Parking Brake Shoe Replacement

[MrPulldown]

What a tricky little *******. So many little parts to deal with. Did the driver side and calling it a win.

Was getting the rear end clicking noise. Did a search and read about the shoe's friction material separating from the metal. Typically I would take everything apart to confirm the issue then buy parts. However I felt lucky this time and just ordered a set of pads and a new hardware kit. Didn't look up an installation write up, just went for it. Took a minute of head scratching to figure out how the caliper comes off. Weird that half of the rear brake parts are part of the knuckle. I had installed new rotors and pads a little while ago but still took a while to recall.

The retaining pin and clip are the hardest part to deal with. Is there a way to easily remove the wheel stud flange? Any tips on doing this job. I need to get in and do the passenger side, though it is still working and the shoe has not separated yet.

 

[Drewmcg]

I've seen tips on this, but its mostly from youtube videos dealing with removing the hub/knuckle for bearing repair. You might search those.

 

[Drewmcg]

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[RedFord77]

I did this last night and it was a real pain. I spent 3+ hours. The little pins are hard to keep from going into the steering knucke.

I did a not standard way of getting the upper spring on. I put on shoe in place with the clip and then hooked the upper spring. I basically lined up the top of the new shoe and pulled it into place and then put the lower clip on. The 1A auto video is pretty good, and the trick with putting some wire on the retaining pin that get's pushed into the knuckle is helpful.

This job is a real pain, I could not get needle nose vise-grips into grab the upper spring due to the hub being in the way. Good luck!

 

[MrPulldown]

I did this last night and it was a real pain. I spent 3+ hours. The little pins are hard to keep from going into the steering knucke.

I did a not standard way of getting the upper spring on. I put on shoe in place with the clip and then hooked the upper spring. I basically lined up the top of the new shoe and pulled it into place and then put the lower clip on. The 1A auto video is pretty good, and the trick with putting some wire on the retaining pin that get's pushed into the knuckle is helpful.

This job is a real pain, I could not get needle nose vise-grips into grab the upper spring due to the hub being in the way. Good luck!

What a coincidence I did mine last night as well around 4pm. I am sure we where both swearing at FORD at the same time.

I started with the 2 shoes tied together with the upper spring. Attached one shoe then started pull the spring apart with the 2nd shoe. Then took a screw driver and tapped the spring into the seat.

The pins I was able to use a long handled angle needle nose pliers to get the pin lined up into the hole. Use your finger to push the pin forward while messing with the clip. My pin had a different style of retention compare with the stock one. It had a flat blade that needed to be rotated 90 degrees to lock into the clip. A real pain.

This job made me realize that humans need to evolve to have 4 hands.