Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I will show you everything you need to know so you can inspect your drum brakes plus a bunch of extra stuff to make you feel confident to do the job yourself! I will share a ton of trade secrets so you won't get stuck doing this job. Save money and start becoming a gearhead! Come along....you belong!
00:22 What vehicle have drum brakes?
00:57 Jacking up the vehicle and taking off your wheels
01:24 How to take off the drum
01:40 Issue removing drum #1 Parking brake still on
02:00 Issue removing drum #2 drum rusted to centering hub
02:50 Issue removing drum #3 Use the metric threaded holes
03:25 Issue removing drum #4 shoes worn into groove in drum
05:17 Issue removing drum #5 integrated hub with castle nut/cotter pin
05:40 Inspecting the drum surface and size
10:00 Terminology of drum brake components
11:25 Inspecting drum brake shoes
12:38 Inspecting the wheel cylinder for leaks and torn dust boots
14:00 Inspecting for leaks and condition of the hardware (springs,clips)
14:27 Inspecting the flex lines
15:00 Inspecting the clearance between brake shoes and the drum
16:11 Looking at measurements to determine how much life is left or if anything needs replaced
17:08 Preventative maintenance so drums are easy to remove next time
17:35 Clean the drum and assemble
18:25 Inspecting the rear parking brake
Here is the link to my inspection sheet, free for you to use!
sdssautomotive.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/multi-point-vehicle-inspection-under-hood-and-under-car.doc
This is another episode of a new series on how to become a GEARHEAD! If you have ever wondered how people know so much about cars and are absolutely crazy about anything with a motor, then this is a great series for you. This is geared towards people that have no knowledge of cars but want to learn; however, the content in my videos does try to make solid connections between theory and practical applications so even seasoned gearheads will find the info useful. Tired of paying other people money to fix your car? Then ya gotta learn this stuff!
So share the channel with friends that love cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and anything else that goes Vroom Vroom!!! This channel is all about helping people learn how to fix their own cars, save their money, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you have any questions about the video, please feel free to comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Time me....
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench
If you enjoyed the video and/or learned some cool tech tips, I would appreciate a share out on your social media so I can be inspired to create more videos and continue to make better content for you guys! Thanks for watching and if you hit the post notification bell, you will know when our next videos are out!
If you have any ideas for future content for this new series, please leave a comment down below!! Love what you watched? Have a product you would like to see used/reviewed on our show? Let me know with a message on Instagram
Very special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new "How to Become a Gearhead" intro. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time once again. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas or his website vargasportfolio.com
Music for this very special episode by :
Music To Wear Fingerless Gloves To by Punch Deck
punchdeck.bandcamp.com
Promoted by @RoyaltyFreePlanet - royaltyfreeplanet.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
bit.ly/RFP_CClicense
INTRNLCMD – Playa: youtu.be/QedFOR4A8hw
License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 - bit.ly/RFP_CCSAlicense
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royality free music for our outro music. Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com
Outro music is Sythwave E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Way of the Wrench is looking for a collaboration with any Youtubers out there hard at work making royalty free music, just send me a message with your link for consideration. If you have a tool/product that you would like us to review or use in our videos, send me a message to discuss details.
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
In this video I will show you everything you need to know so you can inspect your drum brakes plus a bunch of extra stuff to make you feel confident to do the job yourself! I will share a ton of trade secrets so you won't get stuck doing this job. Save money and start becoming a gearhead! Come along....you belong!
00:22 What vehicle have drum brakes?
00:57 Jacking up the vehicle and taking off your wheels
01:24 How to take off the drum
01:40 Issue removing drum #1 Parking brake still on
02:00 Issue removing drum #2 drum rusted to centering hub
02:50 Issue removing drum #3 Use the metric threaded holes
03:25 Issue removing drum #4 shoes worn into groove in drum
05:17 Issue removing drum #5 integrated hub with castle nut/cotter pin
05:40 Inspecting the drum surface and size
10:00 Terminology of drum brake components
11:25 Inspecting drum brake shoes
12:38 Inspecting the wheel cylinder for leaks and torn dust boots
14:00 Inspecting for leaks and condition of the hardware (springs,clips)
14:27 Inspecting the flex lines
15:00 Inspecting the clearance between brake shoes and the drum
16:11 Looking at measurements to determine how much life is left or if anything needs replaced
17:08 Preventative maintenance so drums are easy to remove next time
17:35 Clean the drum and assemble
18:25 Inspecting the rear parking brake
Here is the link to my inspection sheet, free for you to use!
sdssautomotive.files.wordpress.com/2022/04/multi-point-vehicle-inspection-under-hood-and-under-car.doc
This is another episode of a new series on how to become a GEARHEAD! If you have ever wondered how people know so much about cars and are absolutely crazy about anything with a motor, then this is a great series for you. This is geared towards people that have no knowledge of cars but want to learn; however, the content in my videos does try to make solid connections between theory and practical applications so even seasoned gearheads will find the info useful. Tired of paying other people money to fix your car? Then ya gotta learn this stuff!
So share the channel with friends that love cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, and anything else that goes Vroom Vroom!!! This channel is all about helping people learn how to fix their own cars, save their money, and finding a passion for working with their hands!
If you have any questions about the video, please feel free to comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible. Time me....
If you would like to keep up with behind the scenes info, pictures, and videos, follow us at instagram.com/way_of_the_wrench
If you enjoyed the video and/or learned some cool tech tips, I would appreciate a share out on your social media so I can be inspired to create more videos and continue to make better content for you guys! Thanks for watching and if you hit the post notification bell, you will know when our next videos are out!
If you have any ideas for future content for this new series, please leave a comment down below!! Love what you watched? Have a product you would like to see used/reviewed on our show? Let me know with a message on Instagram
Very special thanks to Guillermo Vargas for all of his work on the new "How to Become a Gearhead" intro. Super stand up guy who offered up his services and came through big time once again. Thanks bruh! It looks amazing. If you are looking for some custom advertising or graphic design of your own, hit him up on his Instagram Guillermo Zevallos Vargas or his website vargasportfolio.com
Music for this very special episode by :
Music To Wear Fingerless Gloves To by Punch Deck
punchdeck.bandcamp.com
Promoted by @RoyaltyFreePlanet - royaltyfreeplanet.com
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0
bit.ly/RFP_CClicense
INTRNLCMD – Playa: youtu.be/QedFOR4A8hw
License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 - bit.ly/RFP_CCSAlicense
Thanks to Teknoaxe for his royality free music for our outro music. Please check out all of Teknoaxe's sweet music tracks!
teknoaxe.com
Outro music is Sythwave E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBxnY...
Way of the Wrench is looking for a collaboration with any Youtubers out there hard at work making royalty free music, just send me a message with your link for consideration. If you have a tool/product that you would like us to review or use in our videos, send me a message to discuss details.
Disclaimer: These videos are intended for entertainment and inspiration. Working in a woodshop, metalshop, or autoshop is dangerous without proper safety and experience. Always seek professional advice and training before using any power tools/machinery. If you have any uncertainty before performing any shop procedure, stop and learn a safe method/technique. Do not attempt anything simply because you saw it in one of my videos. Be smart, use common sense, respect your power tools/machines, and be safe.
