brently04

I have a 94 Cherokee with drum brakes in the back. Dont know a thing about drum brakes, any video's or tutorials on changing drum brakes?

Bustedback

Do yourself a favor and purchase a cheap set of drum brake spring tools, they make life a lot easier. Do one side at a time, make sure the shorter shoe is always toward the front of the vehicle, pay attention to how the adjuster came out and make sure you install it the same way. They're not as tough as you think if you have the proper tools and take your time. If you see any moisture around the wheel cyliders replace them, they're pretty cheap. You should not have to bleed the brakes unless you replace the wheel cylinders or open the hydraulic system up to air. Adjust the shoes until you can feel a slight drag and go easy on them until they seat in after a couple hundred miles. Good luck.

brently04

ok, what tools do I need? is there a tool kit available?

caged

i think i did a write up on drums somewhere in here.

one of us would have to do a search, and i'm feeling lazy. lol.

caged

here ya go, see if this helps you.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/ho...kes-d35-45100/

94zjdriver

that link will give you all the info you need. be sure and install a new spring set, I 94 with a probbley 150000 plus miles most likely has not had the springs replaced. just did that on mine made world of difference in the way the brakes worked. . new driums if you can at least have the old one turned and put a dap of grease on the rub points on the backing plate to keep the squeakes down. I've done several in my life and they are not as difficult as some would lead you to believe. Good Luck.

brently04

awesome write up! Thanks man, should be able to complete the job with this!