2017 Toyota Corolla Drum Brakes

2017 Toyota Corolla Drum Brakes - How To

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3 жыл бұрын

Another job for a friend. He uses this car for work and likes to stay on top of maintenance/repairs to keep the car reliable. These brakes were not low enough to bother changing and could have been cleaned up. I must say though after installing the new parts the stopping ability of the car improved significantly.
Drum brakes are something that many people do not like to do. They are certainly trickier than an average disc replacement and definitely more dirty. Washing the brakes before taking them apart will keep some of the black dust out of your sinuses. Keeping all your parts organized and one side together will help you with reassembly.
Thanks for watching! Back to the Subaru next week. I've been doing a little work and have parts ordered. See what I can make happen. STAY TUNED!

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@newdayyesterday 3 жыл бұрын

The joy of drum brakes. Guaranteed to test your patience. Those 'specialist tools', or better to say job specific tools, certainly make it look easier than it can be with just a pair of pliers.

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

Stuart Robinson the right tools can make this job much less frustrating

@666dynomax 10 ай бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru after years of beating sealed bearings in with sockets blocks and other laying around items, i bought a stackable bearing driver... instantly made the job safer and fun.... years of using wratchet straps zipties etc etc compressing springs, finally bought a spring compressor... i have to do the corolla brakes im going to buy the right tools... what i'll save in labour will pay for the tools

@rezaazad5394 Жыл бұрын

I have watched lots of videos of this kind and this one is by far the best and most comprehensive one.

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the compliment

@karenalston6517 3 ай бұрын

Thank you this was my first time doing drum brakes and this video helped out tremendously and it didn't take long. Once again thank u!

@HomebrewSubaru 3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped you out!

@hailuu7062 9 ай бұрын

You’re very professional jobs. You have a good teacher.

@HomebrewSubaru 9 ай бұрын

Thank you. I had a good mentor for a few years.

@jeffkeryk3550 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. A 98 Accord LX set of rear drum brakes kicked my butt a year ago. I was 90 miles from home and did not have the right tools. I was crying.

@Zanbor59 Жыл бұрын

The best and most comprehensive video

@kenavram5586 2 ай бұрын

As he mentioned in the video, I would also take a picture of the assembly before taking apart. Also, don't do both rear wheels at the same time. Leave one intact for reference and it will be the reverse of the other side but still a good reference.

@mynsxt6 3 жыл бұрын

I have to do a 2005 Corolla this sunday all the way around with drums in the rear, it has been many years since I performed a drum brake job so I am swapping out the old drums and rotors on the front. I will also be cleaning the car up and applying a ceramic coating on it from The Last Coat called Black Ice.

@smtera 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent detailed video, I even watched adds :). One thing I recommend to wear disposable gloves when spraying brake cleaner to avoid chemicals on your skin.

@a191015 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@VinayakGovande 3 жыл бұрын

A great job. Thank you.

@georgeanastopoulos3996 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@daves8115 9 ай бұрын

Great Video! Thanks. Made it so much easier. I had a 2014, everything was the same. Thank Again!

@HomebrewSubaru 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear. Thanks for commenting!

@chalaco9568 Ай бұрын

Good job my friend. Cesar from Virginia.

@JL-tn3qw Жыл бұрын

Well produced and helpful video. Thank you

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@briangil2163 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this - GREAT video!

@waynejohnson4251 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent !!! tks for the help

@IvanHernandez-vo4jx 6 ай бұрын

Thank you much!

@idowuawosika2495 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Ny_kelvin 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. the only one that shows step by step on how to. Thank you!! But could you maybe add on the description the links on the part and the specialty tools you used? It would be incredible useful. Thank you for your knowledge!

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@deegee8128 4 ай бұрын

Thank you sir!! You were a big help!!

@HomebrewSubaru 4 ай бұрын

Glad you got through it!

@1divemaster1 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation.

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BinhNguyen-fz7eh 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy

@ericozeta9997 3 жыл бұрын

Dank video

@pehlajsaleem7792 Жыл бұрын

Nice bro 👍❤️

@ericozeta9997 3 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend clipping off the brake line with some vice grips to prevent cylinder from expanding?

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

It's recommended for those that tend to step on the brake pedal while the shoes are off ;) The cylinder is easily contracted just by pushing on the pistons

@Seraphim401 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid man. Does the break clean hurt the rubber on the cylinder on the long run?

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

Nah you’re good 👍

@jaynyc2555 3 жыл бұрын

Nice...

@666dynomax 10 ай бұрын

great video. was thinking of taking car in just to get brakes on lathe and new shoes, powerstop drums and shoes + DIY will be cheaper... plus all new. how much thickness did you have left on those shoes? looked not bad.... 1.6mm is the wear limit here where I am for MVI, i don't think mine are that thin yet... buit they are getting a shimmy on hard braking

@HomebrewSubaru 10 ай бұрын

Shoes start out around 3-4mm but last forever

@donaldbetts6480 Жыл бұрын

When I did these on my alero Im pretty sure I was able to get to the adjuster wheel from behind the backing plate so I could adjust them with the drum on. Seems like a way better design.

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

That is common and easier but less effective in my opinion. Also over adjusting is easy to do and not as easy to undo with the drum on.

@aaronwaterman3888 3 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS replace your springs when you do drum brakes. They make very small movements during operation so its crucial that they are as strong/new as possible.

@nogi7028 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a link to a the spring/kit set for particular car? Every Corolla 2017 drum kit I see online doesn't have the exact set of springs and pieces

@victorcastellanos1081 2 жыл бұрын

Hi great video what's the name of those pliers where could I find them ?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Look for brake spring pliers from tools suppliers

@writer46m72 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Very detailed. On the part you're applying anti-seize at 7:17 (i.e. the part with 5 bolts), does this part need to be replace every so often? because when I checked mine, it was all rusty. Also, every how many miles should the brake shoes be replaced? and how about the drums?

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

That is the hub flange. It tends to only need replacing after severe damage. Cleaning off the rust with a wire brush will ensure the drum sits nice and flush. Expect rear drum brake complete replacement between 60-100k miles. Best to do everything all at once. If you're in a financial bind, it's possibly to get away with not replacing drums in most cases on a first time replacement.

@writer46m72 Жыл бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru got it. Thank you so much!

@moosemobileautorepair 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video buddy. Very detailed and helpful. Where did you get that special spring pliers tool from? Do you have a link where we can buy it?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure I got it from Mac Tools back in the day. You can find similar tools online but from what I've seen most don't have the serrated foot that can be placed right onto the shoe lining. Should be okay to use those tools on bonded shoes

@moosemobileautorepair 2 жыл бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru Ah, I see. The one you have with the claw makes life a little easier. I've seen some around on the internet and most of them are German made and from overseas either from the U.K. or from Germany. They also have some Chinese ones from China, but not sure if the quality would be the same. That tool is a hard find.

@moosemobileautorepair 2 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to have the part number for the Mac Tools brake spring pliers?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

@@moosemobileautorepair I can have a look later if it comes to me

@nguyenxuandongphuong 12 күн бұрын

Good afternoon Teacher .This is my first time DIY changing rear drum , mine is 2014 Toyota Corollar same as the one you showed , after all install new shoes , the drum would not fit in, top bar was collapsed to last threat . Would you tell me what am I doing wrong and how to adjust for the hub fit in. Thank you .

@HomebrewSubaru 12 күн бұрын

Make sure everything is seated properly. The adjuster rests on the shoes. The shoes rest in the wheel cylinder. Sometimes the shoes come with too much lining on the shoe. I've had this issue a few times. Aftermarket parts don't fit together well in some cases. Keep trying or try different parts. You will get it.

@kakaa37 10 ай бұрын

Very good

@jcpsentra Жыл бұрын

what brand are the brake drums and where did you get them? thanks.

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

These were ordered online, I really can’t remember the brand to be honest

@yellowjacket588 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to change the springs when you have over 100000 on your drums?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily but it’s recommended. They don’t cost very much when bought as a pack at the parts store

@themixmusicandmore6280 2 жыл бұрын

My brakes squeak when I push and let off the pedal, not from stopping itself. What could this be? And should I change anything on em?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

Could be a broken spring. If it has higher mileage I would plan on changing some parts. Best thing is to have a look or get someone to check it to see exactly what you need

@stuartsiegel2327 8 ай бұрын

Any suggestions for how to reattach the parking brake cable to the lever. I should have followed your procedure instead of the one provided in AllData. In that, they have you disconnect the parking brake cable. Getting it off was easy. However, after struggling for an hour to get it back on, I gave up for another day. The surrounding spring is pretty strong and not that easy to grab without it slipping. So while I can pull it back with needle nose pliers as they suggest, for the life of me I can't get it pulled back enough to simultaneously slip the cable into the slot. Is there a tool or technique for this? Thanks for the great video, by the way.

@HomebrewSubaru 8 ай бұрын

Personally I use side cutters/diagonal cutters for that part of it. The spring on the cable has a lot of tension and isn't easy to compress. It can be done by hand but if you're having trouble I do have a trick. Take some vice grips and clamp them onto the nub at the end of the cable. Make sure they are good and tight. Then use the side cutters to begin sliding the spring back. If the vice grips are in a good position, you can use them to lever against. Placing something like a socket between the grips and cutters will provide much greater leverage. Once the spring is far enough, lightly grip the cable with the cutters holding the spring and place onto the shoes. Good luck!

@stuartsiegel2327 8 ай бұрын

That worked like a charm. Thanks for the tip.@@HomebrewSubaru

@HomebrewSubaru 8 ай бұрын

@@stuartsiegel2327 👍

@kcalderon03 Жыл бұрын

How can you tell when the rear drum brakes need to be replaced? Thanks

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

Drum brakes are not really able to be inspected properly without coming apart. If you're concerned, have them checked.

@666dynomax 10 ай бұрын

WIthout adjusting the adjuster, will that not automatically adjust over time? Its so infrequent i do drum brakes.... forget from set to set ;)

@HomebrewSubaru 10 ай бұрын

No, the adjuster will not truly adjust up on its own. Drum brakes are best cleaned and adjusted to offer optimal braking

@666dynomax 10 ай бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru ok good stuff. I think the last set of drums I did had a rubber plug in the rear to access the adjuster if I remember correctly. That was on a 1988 nissan sentra. It's been awhile!!

@phuocthai9686 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy I got problem after I did the drum brake my hand brake I have to pull all the way up in order I stop my car what should I do now thx and have a wonderful day

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

You need to adjust the rear brakes some more for the handbrake to feel good. If brakes are adjusted all the way, adjust the cable at the handle.

@a191015 3 жыл бұрын

I think u need to adjust your drum brakes. If the drum is too loose your parking break would be very high

@nogi7028 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to change the parts watching your video. However the drum doesn't sit flush with the hub after I put it back. It has a small gap at the bottom. Is it safe to drive like this?

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

I think your terminology might be incorrect causing me to misunderstand. The wheel holds the drum in place. If it bolts on there shouldn’t be a problem

@nogi7028 2 жыл бұрын

OK I guess. It's just weird that on one side of the car, the drum sits flush. But on the other side, it doesnt for some reason

@HomebrewSubaru 2 жыл бұрын

@@nogi7028 sometimes it’s the process of elimination to ease your worries. You could try swapping the drums to see if the fitment issue follows the drum or not. It might indicate what’s going on. If you can’t find it, make sure everything spins freely and road test it. Then you will know if you’re really having a problem or not.

@HAZARDWILL 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Hyundai Elantra 2.0, this one has drums in the back, is it the same or similar puzzle 🧩 for my vehicle 🚗? Not a lot of video samples for the 2017 🤔 I really don’t know why... anyways if anyone be kind enough n let me know it will be appreciated😎👍🏽 thanks n god blessed.

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

It should be reasonably similar, not the same. Springs may attach to different points but the basic principal will be the same. Having doubts, take a pic of the way it is before disassembly and only take apart one side at a time so you have the other side for reference

@Braavoo__ 3 жыл бұрын

How do you adjust the parking brake? Please lmk thank you

@Braavoo__ 3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind! I simply adjusted the rear drums like on your video. I took it for a spin and wow it feels way stronger when I brake! And also the handbrake feels like when I first took it out the dealer! 2016 corolla 48k miles. Thank you so much! Saved me the money since the dealer told me the rear brakes were wasted when they clearly were not haha thank you

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

@@Braavoo__ Good stuff

@bobbyjj5372 Ай бұрын

But don't you have to check the drum shoes first to see if it needs to be replaced? What kind of special tools are you using! Most people may not have that so what can they use? Where can I buy it from? I think adding that information will make your video better.

@HomebrewSubaru Ай бұрын

Please note that the title of this video is NOT an instructional on how to check your drum brakes.

@CyberPun 3 жыл бұрын

Homebrew Toyota

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

Sheer Lock lol not quite. At least I’m junking the Beamer? 😆

@Frank_Pods Жыл бұрын

I going to find a way to convert my drums to rotors

@writer46m72 Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ja2Td6dqu9DIcX0.html this is one video on how to do that. They say it's pretty easy. Sounds expensive though.

@asaelmarchan8424 Жыл бұрын

so the drum won’t fit and i tried adjusting it and as much and less as i could and i feel there’s no difference i don’t what i did wrong

@HomebrewSubaru Жыл бұрын

Some aftermarket shoes do not fit very well. Make sure the parking brake handle is released all the way down. Make sure the adjuster is seated all the way into the shoes. It is possible someone over-adjusted the parking brake cable so you can check there as well

@thomasfoss2476 3 жыл бұрын

That last spring with the adjuster is the worst part. I keep scratching the brake shoe trying to get the other end of the spring to get into place.

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

Not too big of a deal as long as it doesn’t crack off a chunk. Can use some sandpaper to smooth it back down if you really need to

@thomasfoss2476 3 жыл бұрын

@@HomebrewSubaru Okay I'll keep trying. Thanks!

@currentwar1518 3 жыл бұрын

should i pull out my hand brake or keep it on? thanks

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

Keep the parking brake off during this job

@jonatl6725 3 жыл бұрын

6:00 great now those fucking clips closed on me, what does hammering even do?

@HomebrewSubaru 3 жыл бұрын

No one said it would be easy ;)

@bobbyjj5372 Ай бұрын

See if you're using a special tools you should let the audience know whether it can be done with any optional tools. If not it will be greatly helpful if you let the audience know where to get it from.. otherwise how somebody is supposed to do the job, the same thing that you're showing other KZfaqrs also showing.

@HomebrewSubaru Ай бұрын

I believe the man I purchased these tools from twenty years ago is now dead. My apologies.