Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) December 12, 2007, 11:13:20 AM ***Problem Solved (See last few posts)***Getting a terrible sing noise from the right rear, it sounds like a shoe is loose or even totally severed. How much would it cost to have a shop replace that? I think I could do it but I have no desire too... Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #1 – December 12, 2007, 12:28:06 PM Just replacing one set of shoes would probably run .7 hrs of labor + parts cost ($25-$55). $75/hr labor would run ~$75-$110. They might not agree to service only one side, which would add cost. Also if your shoe if FUBAR, you may needed to resurface/replace the drum. Doing those two things would bring it to ~$155-$225. This is a WAG for a real shop. NTB flier for comparison. [click]Now I remember why I do this stuff myself! :) Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #2 – December 12, 2007, 12:31:48 PM Learn how to work on your car...... Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #3 – December 12, 2007, 12:57:18 PM Geez, shoes aren't that hard to do. Get a drum brake tool and go at it. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #4 – December 12, 2007, 01:28:00 PM Quote from: Chuck W;192382Learn how to work on your car......I do know how to work on my car, actually I'm pretty proud of it. I'm 17 and I've swapped an AOD for a T-5, (pedals, clutch cable, clutch, etc.) changed head gaskets multiple times and swapped a number of turbos. With no help other than to lift heavy parts. I know I could probably do it but I'd rather just not mess with it, I've never worked with drums before. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #5 – December 12, 2007, 02:44:33 PM Drums are easy not as easy a Disc brakes but still easy. So I'm gonna give you a price if you do it your self. Shoes $15-$20/set, Drum about $50ea or $8 turned if yours can be turned. Then the rest is up to you. If you are gonna do only one side it takes about 30min. both sides about 50min. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #6 – December 12, 2007, 03:52:17 PM Thanks for the info! Is it neccesary to turn mine if there's no damage to the inside of the drum? Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #7 – December 12, 2007, 04:26:34 PM If you done your tranny swap yourself, I,m sure you can change your brakes. With the money that you are willing to spend at a shop, you could buy new drums, shoes, spring kits, & even new wheel cylinders if you do it yourself. And you will still have gas money leftover. Peace of mind is priceless! Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #8 – December 12, 2007, 05:45:00 PM Some words of advice: Turn the drums whether they look like they need it or not, the shoes will bed in easier and not wear out as fast. If you do one side, do BOTH. Otherwise you will almost certainly find your car pulling to one side under braking and worse yet, on a slippery road it may lock one wheel try to swap ends on you. When it comes to brakes, suspension or steering, I never do just one side. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #9 – December 12, 2007, 11:09:12 PM Thanks for the words of advice everyone. I talked to someone here who has worked with these particular drums and he seems to think a spring might have popped loose inside the drum and that's what's causing the sing noise while braking. I'm going to pull the drum sometime this week/weekend, I'll keep you guys posted on what I find out. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #10 – December 12, 2007, 11:41:48 PM Simple SIMPLE job, hell you can do it without the tool. just make sure you remember how they go in! Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #11 – December 13, 2007, 01:38:21 PM If you lift the car,pull both drums off,and use one side as a visual reference while you change the other side.I use a small pair of vice grips and a screwdriver to change mine. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #12 – December 13, 2007, 03:25:05 PM My tempo was making a clunking/sing noise after it sat all winter, I figured a spring had broken, pulled the drums off and the pad material had completely come off the backing on both sides.Although, on Tempo shoes, the pad material is apparently just glued to the backing, so no wonder. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #13 – December 13, 2007, 03:32:56 PM always buy riveted. i honestly dont know why they sell glued. its not worth the risk that comes with it. Quote Selected
Rear Drum Issue (Problem Solved) Reply #14 – December 13, 2007, 10:15:22 PM Quote from: Red_LX;192602My tempo was making a clunking/sing noise after it sat all winter, I figured a spring had broken, pulled the drums off and the pad material had completely come off the backing on both sides.Although, on Tempo shoes, the pad material is apparently just glued to the backing, so no wonder.It doesn't have anything to do with what model car...it has to do with the brand of shoes installed. Cheap bonded pads/shoes will do that after sitting for a long period of time.Quote from: grutinator;192603always buy riveted. i honestly dont know why they sell glued. its not worth the risk that comes with it.I will never buy another set of riveted anything...I've too frequently seen the linings crack between the rivet holes and large chunks of material missing...I've seen 10 to 1 more problems with riveted pads/shoes than I have with bonded...just don't buy junk and you'll most likely be good to go either way. Too many people try to save $5 and they end up buying inferior parts...I would never expect a miracle from a $15 set of pads or shoes. Quote Selected
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