Chinese Buffet

I need to change my rear brakes (Drum / 5th Gen Coupe). I was wondering if anyone has ever done this themself? Is this an easy DIY thing like the front brakes or should I bring it to a shop that has the right tools to get it done? Any tips is geratly appreciated!

CB

bbarbulo

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It's easy...remove wheel, hammer the drum a little to get it loose and pull off, then take a digi picture for reference, then take the retaining clips off, pull the springs with some vice-grips, then just jiggle it around until it comes off. Then, replace everything as per previously take picture. Don't forget to lubricate and check for leaks. Use silver anti-seize on where the shoes contact the backing plate, and check the wheel cylinder for dirt and leaks. It's also a good time to bleed the brakes since you're there anyways. Go to a shop and have them measure your drum...if too big, then buy another. End of story. If these terms are unfamiliar to you or this isn't clear for some reason, then you don't have much experince and could use the help if a Hanes or Chilton manual, and you should buy it before you start this little job and read up on it. In my library I also have a Hanes book that is dedicated to brakes only on all cars. It's really good.

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bbarbulo

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I think he is doing maintenance, guys, not swapping brakes. Like you know, cleaning, shoes and maybe new drums.

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Doh...

Nice to have options....

New shoes, drums from Honda are gonna cost as much as the used parts for a disc conversion..

Not including labour...

bbarbulo

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Yeah, but who says he's putting honda parts in. I mean it's a 5th gen, so it's prob transportation...plus he's got drums in the back. Not likely he's gonna spring for Honda parts if he's got drums in the back. Carquest is a great place to get somewhat decent parts cheaper and better than CT. Usually in stock too. All my beaters have worn the cheapest pads, shoes, rotors and drums all the way around. My Civic sedan runs 4 wheel discs with Honda in back, Brembo in front.

Chinese Buffet

Thanks for the replies guys, yeah I need new shoes and possibly new drums I was hoping I can go another week before I change the shoes but last night I heard grinding sound from the rear everytime I press on the brakes... hope it didn't do any serious damage to the drum. Its a daily driver, I'm not going to go hardcore in converting to rear disc or anything like that.

How long do you think a job like this will take if I did it myself? I have a Chilton manual and everything already.

bbarbulo

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If you are experienced and have the right tools, it's a 1 hour job tops, including bleeding the brakes and cleaning your tools. Go to Carquest for parts, and get new drums while you're at it if you heard grinding. That was the rivets in the shoe digging into your drums.

Chinese Buffet

How much do you think each drum would cost me? The shoes shouldn't be that expensive, I bought my front pads for just under $55 tax inc. Hopefully I can get this done soon, I'm looking out the window now and its snowing like mad.

CB

bbarbulo

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Usually about $50/piece at carquest. I did all the brakes on my Samurai for like $250, and the front brakes on my Saturn for $160. I haven't done the Civic brakes on the cheap, cause that's my performance car, so I used only the best. The 4 wheel disk conversion cost me $600 used 2000 SiR parts, on top of that, Brembo x drilled rotors were $250 for the front and the pads were $100 front, and Honda pads for the back at $80, and stock rotors for the rear too. So around a $1000 for my brakes on the Civic. I don't think you're looking to spend that much.

dee123

don't forget about proper adjustment when your done