How To Replace Drum Brake Shoes (Full) - EricTheCarGuy

[@jasonlong4071]

"Milestone of 100 Subs" I'm watching this vid 8 years later, and you have over 1million Subscribers. Congrats man, and thanks for your vids.

[@elitehedhunter-4017]

Same

[@getin-light-ened6954]

Same...10yrs ago...hes jst shy of 1.6m ;) congrats Eric 👏

[@Charles-cb3lo]

Nearly 1.7m today 🤩

[@Charles-cb3lo]

To be fair back then, 100 subs was honestly a respectable amount

[@Nalopotato]

"Milestone of 100 Subscribers" LOL. Thanks for the upload

[@dadudesandstorm9582]

Made me lol

[@OGbqze]

Now at 1.3 MILLION Subscribers....... Well deserved man, well deserved.

[@LJT9393]

100 subs in his video, saying he hopes the channel grows. Now sitting at 1.1 million subs! Nice man!

[@jeffbaker4364]

I am a mechanic and the entire job was spot on. All you fucken knockers out there are pissed off you cant do your own. Good job Eric, all the best from australia.

[@473nelson]

Jeff Baker wise words of inspiration!

[@Dagrond]

1.6 Million subs, for a humble guy who was happy with 100. Thanks for all the help over the years!

[@ShermanT.Potter]

I'm by no means an expert but I found that using vise grips on the straight portion of the top springs works quite well. Engage at 90 degrees to the spring and pull towards the spring post. It takes strong hands and wrists (and a good bite with the vise grips) but it's fast, and there's nothing on the spring end getting in the way. :)

[@danbytp]

You know,you are the first guy in my 30 years of dyi auto stuff who adequately explained this to me.Thank you,sir!😀

[@berylbarker2255]

Eric, I found a much easier way to adjust rear brake drums! Start your car put in reverse and while reversing pull the hand brake while moving. The self adjuster does both sets of brakes for you. And there is no guessing whether they are both adjusted the same as they will stop adjust either brake when it gets to the required tolerance...

[@markstansbury6795]

After all these years, what a legend. This guy has helped out so many men. Changing drum brakes wearing flip flops as only he can.

[@elmonova]

Hey, those are proper sandals!😆 OSHA certified Im sure!

[@19aas95]

Wow! In less than 4 years he went from 100 subscribers to 540k subscribers!

[@edyue1]

1.3M diam

[@BestVideos01]

Now more than 1 m

[@ciphergalm1174]

12 years 2.7 million

[@donaldhollums3278]

I'm watching this film almost 9 years later, Eric. Your channel was the first automotive based one I subscribed to three years ago when I started doing my part time automotive repair work. Since then I subscribe only to automotive experts like yourself for tips and the correct ways of doing my repairs. I've been more of an automotive DIYer all my adult life and I really don't want repair advice from another DIYer especially when I'm working on some one else's car. I'm sure 100 subscribers seems like a lifetime ago, huh? Keep up the great work!

[@satguy27]

I tried to see if this was in the comments but didn't see it. On the spring release tool, it helps if you use either some silicone grease or even axle grease on the stem of the tool, especially during reinstallation of the springs. It prevents the friction of the hook on the stem during reinstalling the return springs and less likely to damage your fingers/knuckles. Hopefully this helps someone out...

[@jimclunie3846]

Hey Eric, thanks for the detailed info. Just a note of importance, when I do brake jobs I always use sand paper to clean the shoes off before putting the drums back on. I can never keep the new shoes from getting dirty when installing them. If you get grease on the shoes your brakes will squeal as they heat up.

[@timanderson9466]

Watched a million how to videos and after watching your video I understand why you have the subscribers you have. Your video/s are direct and to the point and you explain so a person can understand how and why during your vid. Explain the parts as they come off of what they do and the importance of properly re installing. Great job dude!!!!!!!!

[@McGuigan21]

Just looking back. What an accomplishment you've achieved. As I write this, you're at 1.2 million subscribers, just a touch more than the 100 in this video.

[@MindOverEverything]

100 subs in 2011. 4 years later, 616,000 subs. Nice.

[@Patrick94GSR]

+MindOverEverything And now up to nearly 671K!

[@MindOverEverything]

+Patrick94GSR He'll probably hit a million in another year. Totally deserves it. Between him, Chris and "Nuts" I can find 95% of what I need.

[@Nightowlz17]

+MindOverEverything AND NOW ALMOST 700K

[@thatsmyblanket9570]

350k clock sufferer usual, mop. Roulette unused pegboard.

[@DjayLSD]

+MindOverEverything And Already 715,509 as of january 10 2016 ^_^

[@NoSuffix]

I thought I heard it wrong - "100 subs"? Then realized this is 9 years ago. Wow, almost 1.5M! Nice & congrats, Eric!

[@metaphysicaudio]

“Alright now it’s time for the shoes...” nice flip flops Eric hahah.

[@Stevie_B_0828]

IKR, But I think they're Teva's. 😉👍

[@joby613]

Exactly how I do it for drum brakes, except ALL metal to metal contact surfaces get nickel or copper antisieze, and I clean my grubby fingerprints off the brake linings before final drum installation. Also, I do several hard braking in reverse prior to delivery to the customer before my final test drive to affirm that the rear shoes are fully self adjusted. Thanks, E for yet another informative and insightful vid!

[@mdmjwarner]

Are those sandals OSHA approved?

[@juliomv7664]

lol

[@sheriethomas9931]

Chinese safety boots..

[@hansen666]

Sherie Thomas nipper slippers

[@DjJtown]

They're comfort approved and That's what counts. BTW speaking of count; count your toes after doing it. haha

[@dadudesandstorm9582]

*OSHA INTENSIFIES*

[@robertmorena9549]

The ONLY time I attempt to work on my car when it comes to DIY mechanic things, tune-ups, suspension parts, brakes etc. I watch ERICTHECARGUY every single time. You are awesome Eric, thanks for all your hard work and dedication in your videos.

[@billcaspole1539]

Eric, great videos. I tech Auto tech and have a few suggestions: Before starting : Be sure to wear safety glasses. Work boots or shoes instead of sandals. I see no safety jack stands for safety. Other than that you have done a great job!

[@MrBilld75]

There is a jack stand almost out of the sht at one point and in his other vids, he surely does recommend the use of jack stands. I've had a car fall of the jack (not while under it however and I never would), so now I use them religiously, no matter what job I do and I back them up with cinder blocks too. Safety glasses are a good idea, when working with strong springs like this and brake cleaner too and even a mask should be used with brake cleaner, but I don't use them either, lol.

[@davidmiracle398]

Thanks for this good video. I'm 83 and about to start replacing the rear drum brakes on my old 1978 Dodge Colt 4 door sedan. I've replaced brakes on other cars during my lifetime, but your video refreshes my memory of how to do the job correctly. Much thanks.

[@ajs622]

Awesome video Eric, I've been doing my own drum brakes for years, there were a few things I learned from this video that I will apply to future brake jobs thanks, keep up the great work.

[@rachaelbrown7817]

I just got done replacing mine. The first one took two hrs ,-), but once i got it down, my passenger side was done in 45 min. I just want to say thank you for the great video and information. I def. needed all the money i just saved.

[@kangthumper2185]

Wow… This was back when you had 100 viewers? Love this channel;

[@dkruitz]

I appreciate the drum brake refresher. Please don't forget to use jack stands for your safety, and remember to clean the brake shoes after you get them greasy during installation.

[@PandaMan02]

i wish they outlawed drum brakes because of how much time they take.

[@randomvideosn0where]

Don't ask for dumb laws, your choice of what to buy/work on

[@jgeobert1399]

I like the video and it is good to see someone trying to help out those who are not mechanically inclined, but wish to save money by doing repairs at home. The only issue I have with this video is the touching the lining surface of the shoes and getting them greasy...that could cause fade. Thanks for the videos, keep them coming!

[@spiffcats]

I hate drum brakes. Probably because I had the emergancy brake on while attempting to get the drum off. Yes, I am an idiot.

[@Riaining7]

+spiffcats This is how we learn. Imagine the trouble this comment might be saving some person who read it. :)

[@MrBilld75]

Rianing has a point. Even though you had the e-brake on when you did it, your comment may help others. There is a bright side and you are not an idiot. I almost did it once. Then when I thought about what I had done, I thought "Wait a sec. Wouldn't the e-brake being applied, because it affects the rears, make the drum harder to get off?" So, I released it. No shame in what you did. I think all us amateurs have made similar blunders. I know I have. Lol.

[@Simone9937]

spiffcats You just saved me an hour or two probably figuring that out. Thank you!! ;) Seriously! I'm on my own here. lol

[@MrBilld75]

There we go! Proof that his comment. just saved someone a headache and he isn't an idiot. Just like we said it might.

[@travisrosenberry3472]

You are not alone. I had to go through the same thing. LOL!

[@Cmartelli]

Eric. Your my hero. Working on your car in sandals..... Personally I wear my slippers. ( Kid's, do not do this at home ). And I thought I was the only one who did things like this. :) Thanks for posting this job on brakes. Very helpful.

[@encee2016]

100 subscribers? Rising through the ranks to 700,000. Will subscribe, gotta respect that.

[@jakubhryniewicz5321]

I did this in my high school shop class on and early 80s chevy...never dreamed that my 04 accord would have them. WTF! Thanks Eric for a good refresher course!!!!

[@sh1tlord907]

Speakin' of shoes, nice sandals, dog. Proper attire for automotive repair indeed.

[@Lilmiket1000]

Dude u make the best videos!!! Ive done so many DIY projects and saved sooooo much money just watching you show me how to do stuff. one of the main ones you taught me was how to change a front and rear wheel bearing on my 99 Jeep Grand cherokee. I took one side in to the shop they charged me 200 something and put it in backwards. I done the other side myself. and had to redo the side the shop done. Thank you so much!

[@DavidLorellHoskins]

Eric The Car Guy, you're one awesome dude. Thank you so much.

[@joederochemont6219]

Once again Eric, you completely show me what I need to know to get the job done. Backyard mechanic, 07 Chrysler Sebring with rear drum brakes. Thank you so much sir!

[@EricOverOnYT]

Hey, nice name! Didn't know who EricTheCarGuy was when I made my channel

[@j.a.b.9976]

100 subscribers when he was very new to KZbin, Now Eric is getting ready to hit 1.5 million. Very cool and congratulations!

[@MrSuperMation]

I liked the safety sandals. :-)

[@jollyandwaylo]

Great to see the tool for putting springs back on. It looks like the easiest tool to make and the most rewarding.

[@robertweeks7993]

goddamn i hate drum brakes lol

[@edyue1]

government needs to ban them

[@banmaga]

lmao......same here but they are great when they are new and gripping!

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

@@banmaga just swap it

[@chasedixon6090]

I know this video is old but it was very helpful to me. I'm 16 and still learning new things everyday about how to properly work on my truck. This video was so much more helpful than the diagram that the manual had. Thank you so much for this lesson.

[@DaCoder]

How could drum brakes cost less to manuf. when disc's are so much simpler?

[@xxRamD3yruxx]

Sean Slater because caliper castings are an intricate part requiring machine work, drums and stamped components still come out cheaper

[@GUANACO84321]

ERIC, I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOUR HELPFULL VIDEOS, WHEN I HAVE SOMETHING TO FIX ON MY CAR OR MY FRIEND'S CAR, I JUST SAY "I'LL GET HELP FROM ERIC", THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EXPERINCE, A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE SAVED MONEY JUST LEARNING HOW TO DO CAR SERVICES BY THEM SELVES 'I AM ONE OF THOSE" THANKS AGAIN!!

[@griffnut666]

Drum Brakes suck- Good video

[@YourMajesticKyng]

+The Real Slim Shady Because they keep manufacturing costs down.

[@griffnut666]

What I meant was , they suck to fix.

[@YourMajesticKyng]

+Wayne G They do suck to fix indeed.

[@141MusicLove]

+Wayne G I understood what you meant, they do suck to fix up lol

[@Texassince1836]

+Wayne G I put the drum brakes on my truck one night after I got off, in the dark... they're not that bad

[@BobBarkerBich]

@ EricTheCarGuy ...not doing drum brakes in over 10yrs. I had no spring tools. After watching your video briefly, I "maned-up" and took apart the drums n shoes n springs. Have leaked for sometime and looks like black mud covered everything. I will be replacing the cylinder as i believe that is the issue but the shoes themselves were looooose and I never had an ebrake sense owned the truck. Never looked at brakes before but now fluid resevuor level drops quick in both F and R. Your video rocks!!

[@generichombre6976]

I'm not looking forward in doing this

[@lordredbeard7791]

I work for a car parts distribution center and I had one of my customers email me and then call me screaming about the "oil" that was on his rotors. I couldn't for the life of me remember what the substance is called. But he insisted I sold him used rotors (even though they were shiny silver and had zero rust). It's called cosmoline 16:28 . Thanks, Eric.

[@Bombastic_Spastic]

Didn't know you could get steel toe cap sandals lol

[@spencemcmorris7686]

I never seen this video till today buddy and your already and have been for a year or so one of my go to guys for car repair tips and advice. Keep crushing it and remember the number of subscribers and comments you have today do not reflect the amount of people you have helped currently or will help in years to come. Thank you Erick for your time.

[@laurensstijnenbosch]

Nice Indian safety shoes!

[@Jerry1234529]

Thanks very much Eric, been a long time since I changed drum brakes. I'm restoring a 1968 Camaro which has disc in front and drums in back. So I'll be looking at a lot of your videos to jog my memory. Thanks again and I'll see you soon. Jerry

[@traviswatson4986]

the sandals eric... the sandals...

[@flinch622]

Margaritaville mechanic...

[@jdubyaadams170]

Mr Eric, thank ya sir, your video took the unknown out of doing this job for my son. He learned that no springs were gonna pop out when he took the drum off his car. Thanks brother!

[@bobcashflow50]

Is it me or drums brakes are stupidly complicated and ineffective compared to disk brakes wich only have 4 bolt for disassembly ?

[@dchawk81]

Nah it's not just you. I hate them.

[@annwashington1541]

Thierry Dubuc me too its the worst to deal with

[@bruceblackwell743]

NO JOKE ABOUT THAT THIERRY I can change a million disk blind folded

[@jason4832]

Discs are way easier to service but drums handle weight better than discs

[@MrBilld75]

Yes, they are stupidly complicated and I hate them as much as everyone else does. However, they are cheaper to manufacture and service.

[@pneumann4195]

Eric TCG. Just wanted to say thanks! While replacing my drumig brakes and having had a hard time trying to get the top spring on (last step of sequence) I saw you using a screw driver to leverage and slide over the spring. My needle nose grip and pull was impossible. After seeing your video I used an longer allen key to leverage and slide over the spring. Done! Saved my ass.. Thank you. I used elastic bands (broccolli) to hold the shoes down before the spring loaded clamps were on. Not sure if that helps anyone.

[@LJRossPhoto]

*100 subscribers *Checks sub count *Has 472,983 subs

[@pmkleinp]

He's added over 5.400 subscribers in just one week.

[@mr.nobody9630]

You are one hell of a teacher....Eric, I was reading a book today about how to do this, of course, I didn't learn a darn thing from reading it...This video is far more helpful....Many thanks just need to practice going to the junk yard this coming weekend.

[@YouTubebingewatcher]

100 subscribers to 600 thousand, bet you didn't know how much people love ya.

[@moonshinerman]

Great video. I used to get a pair of pliers and close the spring end loops up slightly because as you take the springs off the end spreads open. Close them to normal and the springs will have less tendency to pop off.

[@SR-cp1eo]

I watched this video before I replaced mine on my 99 k2500 suburban. Ive never seen shoes that big before but this video made it simple. Lost a bit of blood but I never forgot what I was doing. Thank you for your detailed videos!

[@John3965]

Very informative. Last time I tried this here in 1991 on a Pinto, the whole rear brake system fell out as soon as I took the drum off. I can do front brake very well. Been scared to do back brakes. But checkin this out. I might be on the roll again.

[@SecularAdvocate]

First off, great video, thanks. When I was taught to adjust brakes after installing new, I put the wheel back on, spun the wheel while tightening the star-adjuster from the access hole on the back side until the wheel would no longer spin, then loosen until it freed. You could still hear the breaks touching but that would stop after the first or second application of the brakes. I also cleaned the pads before replacing the wheel, as you did with the drum.

[@jaguiar45]

I just changed my drum brakes and I didn't have to look at the repair manual I just looked at your video. Your videos are great.

[@klmartin1962]

Great job. You are the first person I have seen on here who talked about primary and secondary shoes. Most act like all 4 shoes are the same. Good job.

[@crossroadadventures]

I've been doing disc brakes all the time..after watching this video and purchasing the all in one tool from NAPA, I'm ready to do brake drums.. Thanks Eric for a wonderful tutorial.. This will definitely help in doing 97 RAV4.

[@montydaniels1054]

Wow, 100 Subscribers! I see that you've picked up a few more since this video. I do enjoy watching your video's & trust your knowledge with automobiles. I need to replace the rear drums & shoes on the 1998 Honda Accord that we gave our grandson back in 2015. Still drives like new with 190K as of last week. So you may be getting lots of questions from me since we've done about 98% of our own work. Keep up the good work Eric.....

[@toeknee52305]

I wanted to say thanks again, I went to f/b to share the video, tomorrow I change the brakes, thanks again for showing the special tools and sprays....

[@jonny1943]

Sweet! that helped ALOT! My brakes from 97 were a little bit different in construction and that a couple of springs were missing in the parts package really got me puzzled for a while. Thanks!

[@billbowers2805]

Hey, Eric- nice video - I'm doing the rear drum brakes on a 88 Ford Crown Vic (10"0. It's a little different than this, but I like how you show both shoes going in, with the self adjuster and spring intact. (I've fought some terrible battles with that spring by putting it in last). My problem is the right side front shoe wears out WAY early and all three other shoes have lots left on them . A buddy told me to check the parking brake cable for not holding down. Thanks again! Bill

[@riblets1968]

Excellent! I had done this before but I can now see clearly the steps I had done incorrectly, and/or could have done better. Thanks so much.

[@Elimino_P]

How much money has this man saved us? It's gotta be pretty high. I'm estimating at least $500 for me maybe $1000, and that's one of 1.68m subs. You're a treasure of YT Eric!

[@Bullitt1768]

Just got a 98 civic, never had drums before so this definitely helped! 100 to 1.6 million subscribers!

[@jayarscintilla]

i was watching some other mechanical vids and found myself falling asleep. I knew your humor and skill would keep my attention. Fantastic as usual

[@rusticswag]

I just did my friends breaks but I wanted to make sure I did them right so I used your video as a reference. Your channel has always been a big help. Thank you very much.

[@slightleeaddicted9415]

I was in a jail for 30 days and watched erics videos while in there and was able to diagnose my pcv valve hose which had a bad vacuum leak that i fixed. This dude rocks lol years later im still watching his videos on KZbin

[@wonnie46403]

great video. I've done rear shoes about 10yrs ago 1 time .I pretty much got lucky getting it back together. good to have u to walk me through an show the steps. thxs Eric

[@patrickdriscoll9962]

excellent....plenty of helpful details; thank you. Eric I have switched to the blue Nitrile XL gloves from the nurses latex type gloves you are wearing here..... the blue Nitrile do not tear

[@drpinky504]

I would like to mention it is a great idea to take photos and or draw diagrams of how everything is arranged before disassembly so reassembly is much easier later on.

[@jamesmurtha14]

Thank you for 100 subscribers now you have over 2000 times that much and it's because your such a good teacher thank you for these videos

[@richardyanna5931]

I am impressed with the amount of safety concerns that this video received. Work Safe!

[@ranger178]

i missed this video when i did my daughters 2007 honda civic and was looking for brake drums on a civic i have the same tools you have there and never knew how to get the springs back on with that tool they need an instruction manual with that thing lol i had those tools for 35 years and still don't know what end to use on which springs. I am glad most cars are disk now

[@matt8787fat]

I think this is really going to help me this friday when i do the rear drums on my 77 Olds it will be the first time i have done drums so thank you for the helpful video.

[@ericthecarguy]

@Zig23482 You're adjusting the clearance between the brake shoes and the inside of the drum. You need to do this to ensure good brake pedal feel as well as not getting them too tight so that the brakes overheat and possibly lock up.

[@LaZerMouse]

Awesome job Eric and thank you. I used silver anti-seized on one of the adjuster wheel and the other side I used brake grease. I sure hope it works ok. I didn’t have copper anti-seize.

[@Nards_1997]

Using this video to help me get state certified in brakes, Thanks Eric.

[@192ali1]

Thank you Eric. You should have become a Physics Professor. You have been blessed with a friendly and nice personalily.

[@13thvarebel16]

Disc brakes: self-cleaning, self-adjusting, disassembly consists of loosening 2 bolts, depressing the caliper piston, swapping pads and retainer clips, and lubing pins followed by re-assembly. THAT'S IT. Drum brakes: buttload of little parts, buttload of special tools required, must be manually cleaned and adjusted, and you have to follow a precise order of disassembly/reassembly from memory practically. Why anyone would continue designing cars with drum after disc was invented is beyond me. Since they did, it's good that people out there share their knowledge on how to service them. Thanks for the vid.

[@drownedsilence1967]

You just saved me from having to waste unnecessary hours in assembly, I finish thanks to this video 🤙

[@jeffmccartney3981]

Thanks Eric, I just got a 1980 F100 and am doing the back brakes. Didn't realize I had the longer shoe in front.. Now I realize it.

[@lilperchhunter]

thanks eric, i needed a refresher since it's been a while since i have done drums on a car.

[@TimandraGardner]

I hate Drum Brakes! I always wear sandals when working on cars. I always use vice grips when putting the springs back on and do one wheel at a time and use the other one as a diagram for putting everything back together correctly. You made it look easy! Nice video!!

[@JasonLee-sw6df]

This video was amazing. You gave a non-mechanical person, such as myself, the confidence and knowledge to achieve my goal of changing my own drum brakes. saving me 150 dollars from a mechanic, without taking a whole lot of time out of my busy life. Thanks again Eric!

[@edwinstorz2776]

Subscribed.....LIKE IT WHEN A MAN KNOWS HE DON'T KNOW.....Everything! Looking forward to another Trick at doing Drum Brakes!

[@pillcosbyandtheroofies5140]

“C clip” I’ve never heard it called that but I’ve used a ton but I’ve always called the internal clips and the ones with the ridges on the outside we call external clips. I’m not being critical just saying. I could be wrong too but we’ve ordered big assortment bins of these and that they as what the labels said. Love your videos Eric thanks. FYI I hate drum brakes!!

[@harrycallahan5944]

eric My father owned and still owns a shop I grew up in that shop. Your video was very good. You didn't ef up at all with your instructions. way to go man

[@GSG834129]

Excellent video Eric, I've done my drum brakes on my 1969 chevelle before but its been a long time so this helps immensely! Subscribed.

[@emmaharris2952]

"Leggo my Eggo." LOL Really appreciate you taking the time to share this. I was actually searching for a how-to on removing the drum itself, as I would like to be able to blow out the inner workings of the drum brakes to remove dust and debris build-up. Thanks!