2010 Corolla - How to Remove a Drum Wheel Stud
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It probably wouldn't hurt to get it done. Chances are higher that you would bend the hub before throwing the alignment out IMO, but if it has been a while since your last alignment, why not?
Ummmm, probably get a second person to help you out so that you aren't dragging the wheel on the lug studs, and of course, use a deep thin-walled socket to tighten everything up (make sure you torque the wheels, and then I would torque again after 100 miles just to be sure they stay tight).
Ummmm, probably get a second person to help you out so that you aren't dragging the wheel on the lug studs, and of course, use a deep thin-walled socket to tighten everything up (make sure you torque the wheels, and then I would torque again after 100 miles just to be sure they stay tight).
Here are the picture of wheels,calipers,drum. How do you guys like it?
God dam it, why is it so difficult to post pictures here. but thats the link
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God dam it, why is it so difficult to post pictures here. but thats the link
http://s237.photobucket.com/user/soumikcha/library/?view=recent
Drum brakes have their benefits, namely they help (slightly) with fuel economy since when their not applied (and are adjusted correctly) there is no drag from the brake shoes whereas disc brakes are always (slightly) in contact with the brake rotor so there is always some drag (granted not much).
I'll give a prime example of what I've experinced first-hand: I own two air-cooled VW's. A '67 and a '60. Both are almost identical (though the '60 is a little lighter, but not by too much). The '67 has disc/drums from the factory and stops and drives very well. The '60 has drum/drum at all four corners (all stock, save for the hard brake lines that I made). When driving, the '67 stops better, though it's hard to tell. When coasting (or flat-towing) the '60 tows easier and the difference in brake drag is very dramatic. When I built the '60 I almost installed four-wheel discs but I'm glad that I stuck with the drums on that car. A friend once drove both cars and couldn't tell a difference in the brakes, which tells me the drums work pretty good.
All that being said, I prefer disc brakes. their easier (and cheaper) to maintain and repair and I think for 'enthusiastic' driving their better (less worry about brake fade). In ten years I doubt any new cars or trucks come equipped with drum brakes, even my super-heavy (and heavy duty) '11 F-450 has four-wheel discs.
Kevin
I'll give a prime example of what I've experinced first-hand: I own two air-cooled VW's. A '67 and a '60. Both are almost identical (though the '60 is a little lighter, but not by too much). The '67 has disc/drums from the factory and stops and drives very well. The '60 has drum/drum at all four corners (all stock, save for the hard brake lines that I made). When driving, the '67 stops better, though it's hard to tell. When coasting (or flat-towing) the '60 tows easier and the difference in brake drag is very dramatic. When I built the '60 I almost installed four-wheel discs but I'm glad that I stuck with the drums on that car. A friend once drove both cars and couldn't tell a difference in the brakes, which tells me the drums work pretty good.
All that being said, I prefer disc brakes. their easier (and cheaper) to maintain and repair and I think for 'enthusiastic' driving their better (less worry about brake fade). In ten years I doubt any new cars or trucks come equipped with drum brakes, even my super-heavy (and heavy duty) '11 F-450 has four-wheel discs.
Kevin
I agree with Fish, they aren't that bad once you've done it once or twice. Drum brakes are more complex than discs but they also seem to last longer (especially in the rear). I was intimidated by them too until a few years ago when I picked-up an old Ford Ranchero with stock four-wheel drums which didn't work (literally drove it home using the E-brake). I did some reading and took my time but eventually got the whole system repaired and working again. After that every other brake job has seemed easy :laughing:
Kevin
Kevin
I used to take my time, getting things perfect, but you know what, I just get out there and do it. Lol
You pay for my trip I do the job free, but you know Lol DO I have a vid on drum work, no. I will be going oneday or searching the net for that spring tool. my hand strength is still strong, but work wiser lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professiona...1516312626&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
You pay for my trip I do the job free, but you know Lol DO I have a vid on drum work, no. I will be going oneday or searching the net for that spring tool. my hand strength is still strong, but work wiser lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Professiona...1516312626&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr