2000 Toyota Tundra How To Remove Locked Up Drum Brake

Also is a DIY pictorial on the rear drum process.

2000 toyota tundra how to remove locked up drum brake. 14WA calipers came on 2010 Lexus GX460s and 2015. There is a rubber plug on the back side of the backing plate on the top. Set a drip pan beneath the rear brake.

Size is 8mm X 125. Unscrew 4 Bolts 14mm on backside and pull Axle out. The thin web of the drum began to bow a bit and I was sure it would crack but it didnt.

Now I remove the drums every time I rotate the tires. Make sure that everything is installed in the proper place. Cleaning lubricating and adjusting the brake shoes brings the pedal back up and can get rid of squeals caused by brake dust inside the drum.

Same principle as a turkey call. If I clamp both front lines off let it sit and still have a good pedal the I likely have a defective new caliper or a bad line. After you connect the bleeder tube compress the pad into the caliper to facilitate removal.

Do one side at a time so you can use the other side as a reference. Removing the drums this often I have no problems with them. In this video Ill show you how to diagnose a locked up brake caliper andor dragging brakes for one wheel.

As long as the wheel turns the brakes pads are not too expanded to pull off the drum. If you guys are looking to get bigger brake rotors and calipers that are sized larger than 13WLs the 14WA calipers and rotors are the way to go. With the rear brakes properly adjusted your truck will stop much better and you front pads will not prematurely wear out.