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Old 06-26-2011, 07:05 PM
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how can i tell if my brake drum shoes are worn out and need to be replaced? i am replacing the wheel cylinders and someone mentioned to me to check the shoes.
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Originally Posted by rtralabama
how can i tell if my brake drum shoes are worn out and need to be replaced? i am replacing the wheel cylinders and someone mentioned to me to check the shoes.
Look at them
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
Look at them
awesome reply!
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Being that the shoes are 12 years old it might be a good idea to just replace them since your drums will be all apart anyway.
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Originally Posted by kenjen11
Being that the shoes are 12 years old it might be a good idea to just replace them since your drums will be all apart anyway.
yeah mine are worn down all the way, wasnt thinking at first. there is no padding left, its just metal
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