Posted by R.Bishop on Monday, May 20, 2002 at 3:40PM :
In Reply to: Re: Rear Brakes..Advice Please posted by DIESELSMOKER on Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 0:40AM :
I just did my rear brakes last week at 92k miles. You can get a big socket at NAPA or Mac tools for not too much. There is a factory spec. but I just tightened the nut and then backed it off slightly untill there is no bearing drag, and no looseness of the hub. I like to put wheel bearing grease on the outer bearing, eventhough it runs in rear end lub. A dealer or the manual can give you the specs., if you want. Don't forget to put the wedge back on that locks the nut in place. A new nut is recommended each time, but it costs about $30, so I reuse them as long as the wedge is in a new spot in the plastic lock ring. There are three sizes of shoes, also.
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