rc_cola_j Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Does anyone have any kits they would recommend for redoing or rejuvenating rear brakes on a 2000 R50? Mine are down to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01Pathmaker Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Rockauto.com has a nice kit that includes drums, shoes, cylinders and spring kit, but if your wheel cylinders are good and drums aren't trashed, just get shoes and spring/hardware kit and have your drums cut for a few bucks each, at a local shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 Rockauto.com has a nice kit that includes drums, shoes, cylinders and spring kit, but if your wheel cylinders are good and drums aren't trashed, just get shoes and spring/hardware kit and have your drums cut for a few bucks each, at a local shop. Thanks. can you point me in a direction for some reading? I have no idea how to tell if cylinders are good or if drums are trashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 If the cylinders aren't leaking or seized, then they are good. Get the drums turned regardless. They get a glazing on them and it's best to knock that glaze off when you install new shoes. If the drums are worn beyond spec, or have deep grooves that would require turning beyond spec then you will need to replace them. The minimum spec is usually stamped somewhere on the outside of the drum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 If the cylinders aren't leaking or seized, then they are good. Get the drums turned regardless. They get a glazing on them and it's best to knock that glaze off when you install new shoes. If the drums are worn beyond spec, or have deep grooves that would require turning beyond spec then you will need to replace them. The minimum spec is usually stamped somewhere on the outside of the drum. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted June 20, 2017 Author Share Posted June 20, 2017 If the cylinders aren't leaking or seized, then they are good. Get the drums turned regardless. They get a glazing on them and it's best to knock that glaze off when you install new shoes. If the drums are worn beyond spec, or have deep grooves that would require turning beyond spec then you will need to replace them. The minimum spec is usually stamped somewhere on the outside of the drum. thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunchie Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Knowing where you are, there are probably not a lot of machine shops handy. Worst case: new shoes and take some emery cloth to the drums, enough to take the glaze off (or a flap wheel on a drill). I used a resin disc on a 4.5 inch angle grinder using a "round and round" motion so as to keep the material removal uniform. I'm cheap and work smart NOT hard-lol. BTW, my back brakes work great now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Most auto parts store can turn brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Most of the Canadian part store chains don't turn rotors/drums anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Oh...Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Yes, the country without a cheeto for a leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citron Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 You would think he could get a better spray tan with his money. But maybe he is a Chester the Ceetah fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc_cola_j Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Most auto parts store can turn brakes. Yup, the local shop certainly does Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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