How to Replace Rear Drum Brakes 00-08 Ford Focus Sedan Hatchback Wagon

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11 жыл бұрын

1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace your own worn, squeaky, fading old rear drum brakes. This video is applicable to 2000-2011 Ford Focus models.
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@hellraiser1842 2 жыл бұрын

Do the back breaks require break pads? I own a zx3

@jeremiahdowell7480 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellraiser1842 ,il . N 9c9

@philipmaclarenjr.2004 6 жыл бұрын

TIP on getting drums off. studs are in the drum itself so leave wheel on take off 2 lug nuts snd leave the other 2 on but just barely. you can then pull on the wheel like a slide hammer to get drum off no problem. no hammering or anything. also I think I used 1 1/8 socket instead of 30mm no problem tapped it right on with light hammer blows. I haven't done any rear brakes in years and just did my daughter car. your video made me comfortable going in. good job and thankyou

@briancatt 4 жыл бұрын

Using the wheel as a slide hammer is a grat idea, although using a 4 pound hammer and steel block against the drum edge worked OK. I will try your great tip for the other brake. and I am doing daughter's car so second your thanks for the confidence this gave to attack the drum breaks. Used to have problems all the time with my 60's Minis. PS now I have inherited my dad's serious marine engine toolset 170 lb feet was easy...Nothing like a stepped down 1 inch stainless bar with 3/4 inch socket drive adapted down... resistance is futile, same as with the 2 foot Stilsons on stubborn steering links. Lesson is "don't struggle, just get a serious spanner/wrench!

@394mo 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that damage the threads of the studs or snap them in half? I snapped studs before just by tighting them too much by hand.

@avx7 10 жыл бұрын

Wow that is the cleanest spindle I have ever seen on a old dirty drum brake.

@joep3804 5 жыл бұрын

For all the dust I purchased a brake cleaner. Worked like a charm. Plus I have to admit without this video I would not have been able to do the job there's only one small tip that was left out. For the adjuster just make sure you tighten it to the max to be able to put the drum over everything with no issues.

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

The issue might be from the rust ring around the drum. Normally when the drums wear down, they don't wear down on the outer edge so they create a ring of metal that never gets used. The only suggestion would be to purchase new drums or try and shave down the existing ones. That will most likely require you to turn them on a lathe.

@ericparks1608 9 жыл бұрын

This really helped me with understanding the project thank you! For anyone have trouble getting the drum off I noticed on my 2007 focus there is a rubber plug on the backing plate (back side of brake). If you remove this you will see what should be the secondary brake shoe and drum wall. I used an old screwdriver and wiggled in between to loosen up the shoe. Then the drum came off rather easy. I'm not sure if this plug is on all models. This is my dads car has over quarter million miles on it and I think this is first time the rear brakes have been done so that drum was stuck! Thanks again 1A Auto.

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@Reboot_00 2 ай бұрын

Wow! This video is 11 years old on 2024, this is the first time I watch it, and it's very useful!

@jerrylastname79 4 жыл бұрын

A tip on removing the retaining clips from the pins when they are stuck. Turn the clips so the opening is facing the pad. Then with just any flat-headed screwdriver, stick the blade of the screwdriver between the clip and the metal on the back side of the pad and twist. Will come off easy every time. Great video too 👍👍

@dcl7500 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, just wish the drums on my 2010 Focus with 108k would have come off as easy as yours did. :) Thanks for making this, was very helpful.

@kevinb1302 7 жыл бұрын

A couple of inputs: 1. It does not come with the ABS ring. You'll have to take the old ring off the old drum or put up with the ABS light. 2. For those having issues getting the old drum off. I had the same issue. It took a bit to get it off, but was easily done by using a couple of chisels and prying between the drum and the back plate on opposite sides. Just keep prying around the whole drum. Using two pry devices (chisels) on opposite sides was the key for me.

@rcjunkin2222 5 жыл бұрын

I found that out after I put the new ones on and the abs light came and traction control and hand break light came on then put two and two together poped the abs ring off and put in it on the new ones prob solved

@wolfox2007 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. This saved my bacon getting my friend's '06 Focus wagon back on the road. Having worked on previous and older vehicles, I was at first stymied in getting the drum off. I had NO idea that the hub bearing nut had to be removed at first. I soaked the studs with penetrating oil an was gently tapping about the rim of the drum and the stud ends with a hammer after looking for an adjuster port (Which there was none) to try to back off the shoes from the lip on the drum - which is OLD SKOOL thinking, yeah? Luckily I was patient, gentle with the hammer and nothing was broken. Searching google landed me on this video and I was aghast at how simple it all was ONCE you remove the 30mm hub bearing retaining nut. I felt so retarded, but glad I was wrong and found your video solution. I completed the rear end on both sides in half an hour and they were perfect after seeing your video. Thank you!

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+wolfox2007 Thanks for checking us out. Shop here for high quality auto parts: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@sammyjimenez4438 3 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad I did the same thing!! Pounded around the drum for 20 minutes then torched it just to watch this video and find out the nut had to be removed lol.

@rachellerhiennemusic 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, even I understood it. I'll be showing this to my Dad as both rear drum brakes on our Focus need doing :)

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+Rachelle Rhienne Thank you for watching. We hope the drum brakes are replaced quick and smooth! 1aauto.com

@JohnBorgen 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! My daughter just bought an '02 Ford Focus and the breaks started squeaking a lot, this morning.

@1AAuto 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@luidavid448 10 жыл бұрын

Hi I fallowed an installed the rear brakes just like u said. now for some reason I can't figure out my drivers side brakes are smoking an drum is getting red hot. like if pads are constantly braking.can the adjuster be bad

@rodjay1980s Жыл бұрын

The skill an grace.... Like u play a guitar... Smh took me 5 hour i jus gave up took it to a shop! What good for the goose aint always good for the gander... Thanks for the broken dreams

@capecrusader6932 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Just remember to wet the whole brake assembly down after you have the drum off. The dust you see flying off as you are working is lethal to your lungs. Getting everything wet makes it harmless as long as it is wet. I know you were making a video but suggesting DIYers wear an asbestos exposure protecting dust mask is wise as well as gloves. Thank you for the video. I suggest your videos to friends who want to tackle their own repairs because they are well made and complete.

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+marty carver Thank you for posting that tip! And thank you for your kind words regarding our videos. We're glad that you've enjoyed them and find them useful. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakeDrumShoeKits/Ford/Focus/1ABDS00019?KZfaq&CTA%20Comment&ATony

@Quentyn73 6 жыл бұрын

Asbestos is not used on brake pads anymore for at least a decade, right

@gasgiant7122 6 жыл бұрын

Asbestos has been prohibited in brake linings since 1999 or if you had a pre 1973 vehicle you could continue using asbestos until 2004; can you believe that!

@danielrobinson2861 6 жыл бұрын

Quentyn73 I thought that but apparently some manufacturers still can and do use it in pads etc without even having to note it on the products... seriously, wtf.

@robby844 5 жыл бұрын

@@danielrobinson2861 which ones?

@69pointdexter 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video, I will try to do this myself this weekend

@rusty3leg 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video as it was a life saver for me. The drum bearings and shoes were bad and needed replacing on my 2001 Focus LX. I had seen this video before I started but should have watched it again before replacing the shoes because I think I did something wrong. The smaller spring that goes to the self-adjusting bar I think I put it in the wrong hole. I put it in the hole were the longer spring that is under the caliper goes instead of the second hole under the brake adjusting bar.

@rjohnson657 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your excellent help!

@erinzoodsma1562 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!!! I was fighting with the adjuster for a half hour 😂

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Erin Zoodsma Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@stevenbooth8026 8 жыл бұрын

does your drums include the ABS ring

@errolferguson8944 6 ай бұрын

To wear glove to protect yourself from the hazardous breake shoe materials. That is very important. Safety come first. Very good explanation.

@colinaglae2605 6 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Many thanx.

@estlhm805 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and information! Needed to see this because after replacing these brake shoes the spindle wouldn't line up or go over the brakes! Not the easiest springs to get back into place or the adjustment on these brake shoes, you have to get this exactly right or could be there for another hour or more trying to get this right

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Est lhm Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@THeslington 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, Here's my 2 cents after just doing the job. -The factory rear drums on my 2001 had a dust seal on back side of the drum. -The adjuster may need to be cleaned a great deal and/or de-rusted. One on my car was seezed. -Might as well mention the adjuster should be set to the minimum with new shoes and drums otherwise the drum won't go. Cheers from Canada Tony

@UnknownUser-nu8ny 5 жыл бұрын

koolfoolable theres teeth placed on a round disc on the adjuster. Uses a flathead to move the teeth to adjust it

@GuitarMan22 7 жыл бұрын

Looks like a 60 Bonneville with 8 bolt lug. very nice

@crushed_edge_ 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough video. It's been a while since I've done brake shoes, and it's a good refresher.

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Taylor Hindley No problem. Thank you for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@briandhaber 10 жыл бұрын

I have a question about the ABS sensing ring. So I just replaced both my drum brake shoes, as well as the cover (all prompted by a bad wheel bearing that had to go). Since I've put them back together, the ABS light came on first, followed by the brake light. The brakes work great without issue, however. I did a little bit of reading, and some people mentioned an ABS sensing ring in the old drum brake covers. Have you been able to get these off before?

@antonioarredondo5710 7 жыл бұрын

make sure the emergency breaking off when removing drum brake

@robby844 5 жыл бұрын

@@mronemanband1 Chevy still uses them... Behind the times!!!!

@sonabahri3349 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I just have one doubt. Do I follow the same procedure if my car has abs? Where is the abs ring? I dont need to remove that right?

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

It should be the same procedure shown in the video. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@5jjt 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Excellent work! BTW, I'm surprised your ratchet survived the extension pipe while removing the rear wheel drum nut.

@carltorjusen558 4 жыл бұрын

U did the passenger side butl noticed that pass hub nuts have RH threads 4 tightening BUT r the driver's hub nuts LH threads 4 tightening???

@TOTALLYAWESOMECARPET 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!!

@BugzKiller 7 ай бұрын

For all that ask and wonder.....YES....you can buy the drum WITH the bearing installed in it already! I did. Also another tip....DON"T use White Lithium Grease, it will dry up and fade away under the high temps. I bought Silicone Grease in a tube as well. withstands very high temps such as moving brake parts.

@algeangarnerii5098 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and very helpful. Thanks!!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Algean Garner II Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@schwinnbiking 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I hear those adjusters seize too so good idea to clean it.

@omarjimenez9027 11 жыл бұрын

2003 ford focus owner here and I was hoping, if you haven't all ready posted a how to video yet on it, how to test and replace the starter solenoid.

@classicsmallmotorcycles2732 8 жыл бұрын

This is a very professional video mate . Well done love how clear it all is . Good Show !!

@1AAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+classic small motorcycles Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@bradweber4772 9 жыл бұрын

Do these have the abs ring?

@michaelmorris6575 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank you

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Michael Morris Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@joewaldroff5772 11 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, the 2005 Ford Focus has no access port for backing off the brake shoe adjuster. I'm thinking that perhaps the most expedient method might be to grind the head of the pins that retain the brake shoes in place. Except for the parking brake cable, that is about the only thing that prevents the shoes from coming out with the drum. Not sure that will work, but am getting desperate. lol

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

You may want to see if there's something blocking them from going on such as backing of on the brake shoes a little more, also check to see if there's something on the spindle that's preventing it from going on. Also make sure that you have the correct brake drums for your vehicle. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@JDCOOK85 9 жыл бұрын

Many thanks.

@jonathantillen 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hep

@hubersrj1 7 жыл бұрын

One thing that my 2009 has that you're not showing is it has a metal flange AROUND the nut itself...my father-in-law set me straight and told me how to bend back the fingers on the flange first. HAve you come across this before?

@charlesdeiliberi 6 жыл бұрын

Don't remove that flange. hole socket fits around it

@robby844 5 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Your FIL is an idiot....

@1AAuto 11 жыл бұрын

On the rear of the backing plate there may be an access hole to back off on the adjuster. Once that is done you should be able to remove the drum on the front. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@jasoncameron34 4 жыл бұрын

Will this kit fit the 2010 focus ses?

@inocenciocruz2831 2 жыл бұрын

very good video

@cclark0990 2 жыл бұрын

s it mandatory to replace wheel bearings? I see that you installed a new drum & wheel bearing. If I reuse the old drum, is it OK to reuse/re-torque the old wheel bearing? I installed new wheel bearings & I forgot the dust covers on the back, so I had to remove the drum & re-torque the wheel bearings.

@jennariley7724 4 жыл бұрын

Am struggling with removing the brake line using 14mm but looks like close to rounding can anyone help.? Don't know if can cut✂ any tips👏👍

@gasgiant7122 6 жыл бұрын

Btw I wouldn’t put grease anywhere near brake linings, I would smear the very slightest amount on the backing plate, not on the shoe!

@brallybear620 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly how I use to do it too. No grease close to linings! A little WD40 or similar on the adjuster wouldn't hurt either.

@williamandrewwood1061 8 жыл бұрын

It looks like you used new springs when you replaced the shoes. Are those included with that part#?

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

William Andrew Wood old comment but answering for others. Most of the time you have to buy a hardware kit for 8 to 12 bucks to get new springs. Highly recommend but not always needed

@mikaelperon3053 11 жыл бұрын

tnx for the video

@thetruthmatters7 4 жыл бұрын

Very Helpful! God bless you, and Jesus Loves you!

@garyp1930 Жыл бұрын

Great job !!

@williamthompson4621 10 жыл бұрын

I just did the rear brakes myself on my 2001 Ford Focus wagon that has 109,000 miles on it exactly as pictured. The brake shoes weren't that bad but the bearings were shot as they made lots of noise, so I also replaced the really rusty brake drums (rust was flaking off the outside of the brake drums in large chunks)with new ones that already had the bearings installed. My question is what does the little spring do that's attached to brake adjuster as it seems to be redundant (yes I installed those also). By the way the rear drums were an b***h to get off, but in the long run it was well worth it as now it is quiet now, and gives me something to do as I just retired late last year and it just so happens that I am quite gifted mechanically as my father taught me a lot about mechanics.

@kennethcarter6931 9 жыл бұрын

good video better than most

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@bretthanson3643 5 жыл бұрын

Check for the ABS ring (on the drum), which is not included on all new drums. The ABS (and subsequent brake light) will remain on until the ABS ring is installed. This is kind of a big deal.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions and for watching! +Brett Hanson

@jeniferdiamond7723 11 ай бұрын

Does the new drum come with bearing?

@dennisherron8916 6 жыл бұрын

So I'm a tad confused. your saying the bolt is a 30 mm. yet everywhere else I've read and seen it's a 29mm. does the 1mm size difference affect it too much? I'm wondering because I need to buy the socket to remove it and want to make sure it's the correct size.

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Dennis Rodriguez The vehicle that we were repairing had a 30MM bolt. If your happens to be a 29MM that us the socket that should be used.

@ryanv.3999 7 жыл бұрын

had a question. with getting new drums with new bearings or just having the current drums turned and reusing them, do you need to grease the bearings at all? asking because i will be doing this job soon on wifes car and want to make sure to do it right. the video did not explain the bearings.

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Well, if the bearings need to be replaced, then you are better off simply replacing the whole bearing/drum assembly. If you decide to machine the drums then you assume the bearings are in decent shape so they wouldn't need any maintenance. To grease these bearings would mean pressing them out of the drum at which point you should really just replace them rather than press the old ones back in. If you check out our site, we offer the whole assembly (drums, bearings, and shoes on both sides) but under $125.00 and with free shipping. Here's a link! www.1aauto.com/2000-08-ford-focus-brake-drum-with-bearing-and-shoe-kit/i/1abds00019?KZfaq&ATony&CTA%20Comment

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

Or just remove it properly and not worry about the bearings...... Remove the 4 bolts in the back and pull it all off. This leaves everything torqued properly and not touching the guts of the hub....

@joewaldroff5772 11 жыл бұрын

Just one small problem... the brake shoes normally wear away material on the drum, thus creating a ridge at the edge of the drum. That ridge will prevent the drum from slipping free of brake shoe and will prevent removal of the drum unless something is done to retract the shoe a bit. How is that done or how do you overcome that? In the demo, the shoe doesn't appear to be worn very much at all and so it is not hard to remove because the drum is probably not worn much either.

@jackkennedy9123 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t notice that the old brake pads were the problem at all. I used slide hammer. The part that was stuck was the wheel bearing! In fact the drum separated from the WB and left it in place (as the drum and the WN comes as one part it was very stuck,but pulled off with brake tool bar.

@TheShamwari Жыл бұрын

For the extra cost it may well be worth replacing the drum as well as the shoes if these are graety worn ?

@garyp1930 Жыл бұрын

moog spindle nut is hard going on will this mess up the torque

@sonabahri3349 10 жыл бұрын

I was able to remove the hub retaining nut, but I cannot pull the old drum out. I tried hitting it with my small hammer for a few minutes and its still stuck. I do not own a mallet. Do you have any tips for removing the drum for my zx3

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

You may need to back off on the brake shoes to relieve the tension of the shoes against the rear brake drum. On the bottom of the backing plate there should be an access hole so that you can turn the adjuster to loosen the brake tension. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@sonabahri3349 10 жыл бұрын

1A Auto Parts unfortunately this model does not have the adjuster that is accessible from the back. It has self adjusting drums, but it cant be accessed to loosen it i beleive. However, I eventually got it out using a chisel, screw driver, a lot of cursing and a few broken nails. :) Thanks for your help.

@thetruthmatters7 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks, and Jesus loves you!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Islam and the Truth

@glenwhitestofer6420 Жыл бұрын

If the drum is stuck a slide hammer makes easy work of it,also there is a special tool to remove and install the hold down clips.

@Rama-zk4kl 9 жыл бұрын

how torque necessary to tighten the hub nut? in in newtons per meter (Nm)

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

You should torque the hub nut to 230 Nm. We hope that helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@noslenlopez 9 жыл бұрын

Is very very good

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@noslenlopez 9 жыл бұрын

Is very very good yours vídeos. Thank you

@tracynelson2483 2 жыл бұрын

Can you back off the bakes from the back like you could on the older cars?

@pauldonovan3 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. If you find that your ABS Lights come on along with the traction control lights and your car is acting slow and not responsive, you left off the Magnetic ABS rings. I just used a long crow bar and applied slow even pressure and it popped right off. When installing it on the new ones, make sure you use a rubber mallet and just tap the outside of the ring at 12, 6, 3, and 9 like on the clock. Otherwise you will damage the inside of the ring and cause uneven wear on the spindle.

@atour31 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video! What drums did you put on?

@1AAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+atour31 You can get the same drums we used here: www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakeDrumShoeKits/Ford/Focus/1ABDS00019 . Hope that helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@SpecimenB 5 жыл бұрын

Video says to 2008. I have a 2009 with rear drums. Are the parts the same?

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

These are only listed to fit up to the 2008 model and we do not currently have any for the 2009. Thanks for the question! +SpecimenB

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

When you compress the caliper piston make sure that it's flush and compressed all the way in. Then the new pads should fit over the new brake rotor. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@pauloscorpo1740 6 жыл бұрын

on a 2008 ford focus with abs ,the drum has a tone ring or exitor ring,pressed into the brake drum,.I tryed to buy a brake drum at several places,but no one has the drum with the abs tone ring some places did not know what I was talking about ?WWHy cant I find a brake drum with the abs tone ring for 4 wheel abs?

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Paulo Scorpo Thank you for contacting us. We currently do not have a source for this particular part. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com

@pauloscorpo1740 6 жыл бұрын

By the way great vidio

@my2cents108 6 жыл бұрын

I've researched this. Apparently none of the aftermarket drums come with the ring. Even the FordParts website doesn't specify if their replacement drums have the ring. You have to either try to transfer the ring to the new drum, or buy a replacement and press it on. The rings are available online. Glad my Focus doesn't have ABS. From what I've been reading over the last year ABS is more trouble than it's worth.

@shannonnorris7761 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I have to say is that when you loosen or tighten your lug nuts on any vehicle you need to tighten or loosen in a star pattern starting with the bottom then top to bottom right to top left and side on moving counter clockwise

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+SHANNON NORRIS Thanks for the tip!

@geeegeee 6 жыл бұрын

Is this particular model self adjusting?

@creepycrawler4690 5 жыл бұрын

Naturally their not going to answer an important question. I was wondering the same thing.

@cciiuulleeii 9 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Focus This video fits for my car ?

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

The process may be a little different on your application. We will keep this vehicle in mind for future videos. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@Engineer9736 2 жыл бұрын

Is it okay if i buy the parts from somewhere else?

@Jamespennington71 7 жыл бұрын

One question. I've set the self adjusters on the rear just tight enough to allow me to put the drums back on, yet I have a spongy pedal and my parking brake never engages tight enough to hold the vehicle still. If I stab the brakes on a soft dirt or gravel as a test, only the front seem to engage. How do i go about getting the self adjusters to "adjust"? I've tried driving forward and back whilst jabbing the brakes to try and get the rear to adjust but nothing happens. And there is no external access to rear brake adjustment. What the heck am I doing wrong? Anyone? Thanks!

@youdagoob 6 жыл бұрын

James Pennington same problem. Skimmed over in the video.

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

Put the car in reverse and back up a bit and hit the brakes. They only adjust going backwards

@dannycochise7786 3 жыл бұрын

Would this apply to an 01 mazda tribute

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Danny Cochise This procedure might be different for your application. We do not currently have a how-to video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@JohnG1000 4 жыл бұрын

Dude you never mentioned removing the ABS ring on the existing brake drums and transfering it on to new drums . Lots of people probably wasted a lot of time removing everything a second time to replace or reuse ABS ring .

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+John Garcez Thanks for the feedback. We'll pass this info along to our production team.

@joyelliott1909 10 жыл бұрын

Can't get the brake drum to go back over the new brake shoes. Even after putting them in as tight as they will go. Any suggestions it is off by just a 1/8 to a 1/16th of an inch but just enought that the drum won't fit over the pads.

@joyelliott1909 10 жыл бұрын

Didn't quite have the adjuster in as tight as it could go. However one wheel while having managed to get the drum on will not spin at all. Hope the drum isn't stuck on the pads. This project is just one of the many reasons Focus has to be one of the most frustrating cars for a DYI person.

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

Joy Elliott Usually backing off on those adjusters will allow you enough room to get the drums back over the rear brake shoes. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@Tomahawk959 10 жыл бұрын

bought new rotor with bearing new brakes spring kit, new brakes shoes are on but can not get rotor to fit on brakes ,tried everything any suggestions>?

@leonperry123 9 жыл бұрын

helpful.

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@BigEightiesNewWave 3 жыл бұрын

Make sure and use Brembo ceramic shoes for $30 for 4-shoe set. No squealing.

@nathanh1156 10 жыл бұрын

I must be doing something wrong, my drums were never that easy to take on or off. It took me hours to get the passenger side off, and I had to torque it back on with the wheel nut. Now I am working on the driver's side, and the bearing was shot and the inner race is stuck to the axle.

@danielrobinson2861 6 жыл бұрын

Nathan H Mine are a pain to get off, I swear god hates me.

@mickjager5974 7 жыл бұрын

If someone isn't replacing the bearing is it easier to remove the drum by unbolting the spindle?

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+Mick Jager Not really. We try to make the videos with as few steps as possible to keep the job straight forward. You could try it that way though and see what you think! Let us know what you find. Thanks for watching. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/BrakeDrumShoeKits/Ford/Focus/1ABDS00019?KZfaq&CTA%20Comment&ATony

@mickjager5974 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Here a step by step, not by me. focushacks.com/mod/Replacing_rear_drum_brake_shoes I saw another that talked about removing the hub, but the pictures actually showed the spindle still on. Kind of humorous!

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

As few steps as possible......i guess that helps your channel right? Make it look as easy as possible instead of the right way. This will cause problems and I hope it falls on you

@my2cents108 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 wagon. One of the spindle bolts on both sides is blocked by rigid brake line. No choice but to remove axle nut.

@garyp1930 Жыл бұрын

how about abs ring

@my2cents108 6 жыл бұрын

I have a 2004 wagon. The axle nut is *29* mm, not 30. Gotta buy a socket. Damn.

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+My 2 Cents Thank you for checking us out, and this information. This will certainly assist other viewers complete the replacement. 1aauto.com

@jhonconnor5456 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks i have one 2000

@1AAuto 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@billchamb 11 жыл бұрын

Nice video. I have reassembled all, and got the adjuster turned in as much as possible, but still cannot get the existing drum back on. No amount of pushing, pulling, tapping, etc. will get it to re-install. Any advice?

@fordprefect9749 6 жыл бұрын

I see a LOT of complaints about bearings for many of the new drums sold on Amazon. I would say the problem is they're not installing the axle nut correctly. They need to follow the steps 11:35 - 12:40.

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

Ford Prefect a lot of people don't understand why there are torque specs.....

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Ford Prefect We carry a huge variety of replacement wheel hub assemblies on our website for many different year, make and model vehicles. 1aauto.com

@stuarcl 3 жыл бұрын

We didn't do this when we put it on. Is it too late to go back and do it?

@JuanChavez-jf8tl 6 жыл бұрын

hello, I changed the back ballets to my focus but I started to brake the tire, after using my car for a while, you know why this problem. thanks.

@blazer19752003 5 жыл бұрын

Art with you do not reuse the oil nut is a locking nut pacifically made for one time use only if you use reused the old nut it will come off have to buy a new nut

@grandvalleyfishslayers1279 5 жыл бұрын

Your supposed to rotate drum counter clockwise when tightening spindle nut.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Jud & Pen Tolman Thank you for the feedback! 1aauto.com

@rodgerchatman4245 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, I just need to replace a stud that got twist off with an ELECTRIC impact gun that I will never use again. Thanks.

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+Rodger Chatman No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com?KZfaq&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393

@dmperfection 3 жыл бұрын

My Alldata says not to remove the 30mm, but remove four bolts from behind backing plate....😳😳

@tylergauer8885 7 жыл бұрын

I followed this but can't get the drum on...

@wolfox2007 6 жыл бұрын

You need to retract the auto adjuster with some pressure against the spring and rotating the cam/ratchet back as far as it will allow to contract the shoes. Once you bleed the drums and pump them back up a few times with the service brake, a few, slow 10MPH rolls forward and reverse to full stop will ratchet them back out to proper spec automatically. After few reversing, slow runs to full stop - pull up on the handbrake and check for proper parking brake function as well. If the car holds on parking brake alone in forward or reverse gears, no throttle, it's set.

@Lightsylvan 4 жыл бұрын

Don't just clean the 6 areas on the plate, get a bucket and use brake clean and a brush to clean off the whole plate throughly. Use lubricant on the 6 areas. Triple check everything before putting on the new drums.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Graham Pomrenke Thanks for the tip!

@LynxStarAuto 7 жыл бұрын

You make good videos, but this is the incorrect way to remove the drums on this platform. Unless you are replacing the drum/bearing do not mess with the securing nut in the middle. Simply pull the ENTIRE hub assembly as one unit attached to the drum by removing the 4 15mm nuts behind the backing plate. This is the Ford approved way an makes R&R a breeze.

@my2cents108 6 жыл бұрын

If you actually pay attention to the video you would notice that he put a NEW drum on. He did this job correctly. Your method is for reusing the old drum.

@unfundedopportunities7278 6 жыл бұрын

Lynx Star, what you are saying is true but it doesn't really matter. When the state inspection comes around a Ford dealer might do it the "Ford" way, but every place else will just pull the axle nut. They do it the easiest way, not always the proper way. Firestone pulls the axle nuts on my car.

@adamsaquatics3332 6 жыл бұрын

Pulling the axle nut is ok as long as you put it back on with the proper amount of torque and not get anything in there

@sdbw1990 6 жыл бұрын

Lynx Star Automotive do you the torque specification for those 4 nuts?

@brucear 6 жыл бұрын

Yes it DOES matter. Every time you load/unload the bearing by removing that axle nut, you shorten the life of your bearing, even if you use the correct torque. I ALWAYS remove the four screws from the backing plate to work on the brakes. The factory rear wheel bearings lasted until 200k miles. Yes, the mechanic in this video changed the drum as well, but HE DID NOT SPECIFY that's what he was doing. So, the message was to do this EVERY time you work on the brakes. That is why the Ford engineers designed it this way.........to extend the life of the bearings. It is also why they went with the Duratec engine. It uses a timing CHAIN instead of a belt, so there is no maintenance required on that part. Or how about gas? Ford recommends 87 octane, put 87 in it, NOT premium. It will stop up the emissions system if you do. Change fuel filter every 20k miles. If not, you'll be replacing emissions systems parts prematurely. Ignorance gives car companies a bad name when customers don't service them properly. You've heard it before: they don't build cars as good as they used to. Yes they do. If fact, they're better. At 355k miles, I still have the factory catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.