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Replacing Rear Drum Brakes on a 1996 Dodge Stratus

The rear drum brakes on your 1996 Dodge Stratus need to replacing half as often as the front brakes. Since the front brakes take the most strain when braking, they tend to wear down faster. You should inspect and replace the rear drum brakes on your Stratus if you start to hear a grinding noise as you slow down or stop. Backyard mechanics can save a significant amount of money by replacing the brakes at home instead of going to the repair shop.

Instructions

1

Raise your Stratus with the jack and set the jack stands on both sides of the rear axle. Lower your Stratus onto the two jack stands.

2

Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench and slide the rear wheels off the axle.

3

Clamp the brake drum puller hooks over the sides of the drum on the drivers side. Position the threaded center bar in the middle of the brake drum. Rotate the bar clockwise with the socket and ratchet to separate the brake drum and the hub.

4

Locate the retaining springs linking the brake shoes with the hub, then pull them out with the pliers.

5

Pull the brake shoes up and away from the brake drum and secure the replacement shoes in place with the retainer springs, using your pliers.

6

Slide the drum over the shoes and hammer it into the axle with the rubber mallet. Repeat for the passenger-side rear drum.

7

Push the wheels back onto the axle and use the lug wrench to replace and secure all of the lug nuts.

8

Lift your car with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower your Stratus with the jack until it sits back on the ground. Then turn on your engine and pump your brakes by pushing down the foot pedal five times.

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