How to Replace Rear Brakes 95-02 Chevy Cavalier

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[@HamberlynnReid]

This was a fantastic help for me today! I was able to get the rear brakes fixed however getting the drum off was easier than putting it back on...

[@camillejensen9778]

I just did these with no training at 108 pounds lol. Not much for the upper body strength lol. And honestly...i looked at the video a few times. But only because I was a dingus and tried to do the side with no brackets for the e brake first hahah. Driver side was a pain in the ass but when you do the shoe with the e brake brackets first, it's a little easier. Thank you for this video. Seriously. You are so helpful. My husband is an amazing mechanic; but there's not much he can do to help me from where he is at. I had him on the phone for the first part anf you tied it up for me so thank you. Truly

[@1AAuto]

+Camille Jensen Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@kd741]

Way to go! That’s awesome!

[@MrSunsetdragon1979]

Great guide, really helped me. I did a complete rebuild of the rear drums on a 99 Cavalier with all new hardware and new drums with new shoes and this helped me a great deal😀

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+MrSunsetdragon1979 Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@photoman2004]

For anyone who gets the drum brake adjustment screws mixed up ... the left threaded (normal threaded) screw goes on the right side drum of the vehicle , and the right (reverse) threaded screw goes on the left side. Just thought I'd add this since I did this lol.

[@heimlich8861]

Very helpful for a 2002 Cavalier! Exact same set up, great videos as always! Thanks guys!

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[@LetricShave]

Lots of viewers picking up on some simple mistakes. I would like to add that when adjusting the shoes, you should put the drum on and hold it down with a couple lug nuts, then push the brake pedal to center the shoes within the drum. This allows you to get a more accurate adjustment on the shoes. You may have to do it a few times, but it's worth the extra effort if you want to do a good adjustment.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Yes. Video editing before upload is hindsight. How much Star Wars media ends up unused for video presentation perfection?

[@fromthebackofmymind]

So thats what the little plastic plug on the backing plate is for? Hmmmm?

[@garystewart7322]

Great little teaching video. Thanks!

[@glencaple3888]

Brake lubricant on the backing plate? Wear nitrile gloves. Great help. Thanks.

[@1AAuto]

+Linda M Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@wkbassett]

I went out to try this myself only to find the brake shoes on my 2004 cavalier look dramatically different than depicted in this video. There is only one spring (horizontal) and instead of the two spring cups, there is a metal w-spring that binds the two shoes together across the bottom two thirds of each shoe. Couldn't get further than that and have found no videos showing that configuration.

[@EthanPDobbins]

I found out your advice to tap on the back of the drum results in pieces of drum coming off sometimes🤣.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Ethan, rubber mallet.

[@forpointsix4.678]

For my 1997 Z24 they offer 2 different sizes, 200 and 225. How do you know what size is installed on my car?

[@adventures223]

Sure miss the days with mike green and don all the mechanics are excellent though great videos

[@motoprof1441]

The bottom spring should not be touching the brake adjuster.

[@trucavalier]

To keep the locking pin from spinning hold it with your finger from the backside of the assembly.

[@njones76112]

thank you thank you thank you, clear & direct. Exactly what I needed to know.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +njones76112

[@rodrigoaguilar6424]

Hello, I've got a question. Are the rear brake cables the same for left and right side? Thanks

[@junglejim13660]

Great video Doug. What do you recommend for a decent torquewrench? I have 1/2 inch drive Harbor Freight special which is better than nothing.

[@godbout568]

And make sure that you re-install handbrake cable guys!!

[@rustyshackleferd2926]

you guys are so helpful thank you so much!!!!

[@WillyWall1990]

You never mentioned the e brake cable, now I have to take it apart again

[@BryanG830]

The crazy thing is my emergency brake never worked and it never will because there was nowhere to hook it up to trust me I already tried everything. And no one seems to know because well this drum brake set up is different from regular drum brakes.

[@sebastiansantana2447]

Can you make a video on the cylinder??

[@x-man5056]

Use brake tools for removing and installing springs. They are relatively cheep and make job, faster, safer, easier.

[@jessellenbarger9927]

This video did not help with my 2004 Cavailer, I had a different drum set up.

[@BryanG830]

I replaced the rear brakes And those round little thingies my car didn't come with those. My car came with clips instead of those round silver things. But now my car has its rear brake fixed. The emergency brake still doesn't work but I don't use it anyway so.

[@godbout568]

03 and up aren't like this.. They're like cobalts

[@josuemolina9293]

Yea i opened mine up like whoa looks way different lol

[@1AAuto]

Once the new drums are on,put the tires back on and turn the brake shoe adjusters until there is some drag or resistance on the wheel as you turn them. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@jeremypatterson6276]

I bought new self adjusting screw and they are labeled opposite of what is on my car. Should turning adjyster up soread the shies?

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Spinglish?

[@mltndeal5120]

I changed my own brakes watching this video. Not that hard. My 97 cavalier still running because of your simple videos ive even replaced the fuel injectors.

[@knasstn8155]

Never said anything about e brake cable reattachment

[@Артём-Боровскии]

Yah, that's cool. What about the cylinder?

[@seanyoungman6286]

if i'm ordering the rear brakes online, they're called Drums, is that right? different from the Pads for the front?

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[@mike2703]

+DrSean Thundertank shoes. they're called shoes bro

[@c094728]

This video is not for a 2004 cavalier. Mine has very different hardware

[@argo1150]

how tight should the new shoes be on the drum?thanks

[@joshaguirre3298]

you didnt put the two green springs on in the same order you took them off

[@whadatmowfdu7320]

Don’t forget to reattach the e brake cable to the first arm. 😂😂😂😂

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[@stellastellar7284]

What does the stud on the brakes look like

[@tyronemillions4794]

Can I bypass these and just have front breaks????

[@crateandbarrels]

What size is the bolt that holds the wheel cylinder???

[@michaelbirchfield4155]

how to change drum brakes on a 03 04 05 Chevrolet Cavalier

[@1AAuto]

+Michael Birchfield Thank you for checking us out. At this time we do not have a video showing this replacement. 1aauto.com

[@1AAuto]

There's nothing wrong with the one that you have, as long as it works well. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Like the video description says: 2002 and older. The monospring came out in 2003. Find the Asian mechanics vid.

[@LadyGrey61]

Alright, I am going to change the rear drum brakes on our 2003 Chevy Malibu. Oh, Lord!

[@bradhartpence7705]

No parking brake instructions and the tools...wth...cmon guys, was this a late friday?

[@sneaky6919]

Completely different setup, I have a 2002 cav and it looks nothing like this.

[@0516tyjohn]

my 2004 Chevy cavalier has a completely different set up. just saying

[@vettsmith6296]

what would cause my rotators to become very hot chevy cavalier.new brake shoes

[@RaulFlores-vu1kf]

how muchdo you charge me for changing the drum brakes

[@DisgruntledVet]

Thank you

[@1AAuto]

+Jerman559 You're welcome. 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/brake-shoes/Chevy/Cavalier/1ABPS00152?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@DisgruntledVet]

where should I put the Jack?

[@1AAuto]

+Jerman559 If you have an owner's manual for the vehicle. It should state the proper jacking locations. We currently do not have an auto repair video that explains the locations on this vehicle.

[@cassiusdeici8302]

Wheel cylinder?

[@raulc7151]

Could you do the other side? Lol

[@ZR195M]

At 3:41 PLEASE WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER FOR THE PARKING LEAVERS??? the internet is useless to find the correct leavers all that show up is the 03 and up style even if you search for a freaking 99 or 98 lol. PLEASE ANYONE IF YOU KNOW THE PART NUMBER FOR BOTH SIDES!!! and its not 18023780 or 18029779. for some reason nowhere is listing them correctly.

[@HSK__Grimm]

Thank you