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Old Jul 4, 2008
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Ranger Rear Drum Brakes

When I had my cruise control switch recall done a few weeks back, my local Ford dealer gave me a "Free Courtesy Checkup". The only thing they said
I needed done was the rear brakes replaced. After all, they were the originals, and the truck had >150K miles on it! I thanked them and told them I did my own
maintenance, and I would replace the brakes myself. I had checked them at 126K miles, and they had plenty of wear left on them. Today, I decided to change
the rear brakes, and here are some photos showing the original, and new brake shoes, and I think I still had a way to go:

Front brake shoe:








Rear brake shoe:







I also took some photos on how to assemble the brake hardware, will post in another thread......
 
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Old Jul 4, 2008
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Well it couldn't hurt to replace them.
 
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did you check the wheel cylinder? that would be the reason you have oh lets see 120k on them still. being ranger wheel cylinders are **** and tend to go out quite often
 
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I just did mine also they had plenty of pad left also, but they would squeak which is annoying.
 
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Originally Posted by Redneckstone
did you check the wheel cylinder? that would be the reason you have oh lets see 120k on them still. being ranger wheel cylinders are **** and tend to go out quite often
Yup, no seepage!
 
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