Lucas,I think you are are correct about the grease seals and all.You need to consider the total miles on that 82 ,when you do this repair.Check the backing plates first.If you have deep grooves worn into the contact boss's where the shoes ride(four of them),You may get a clunk when you apply the brakes.I had this once on a ford van. I have seen it written that a file can be used to correct this,but I think that will affect the geometry too much(new backing plates $79 each at BD).Get new springs(cheap).Turn the drums to remove any rust,ect.,if they are within spec.Thin drums will cause immproper heat dissapation,and can overheat new linings. New wheel cylinders(also cheap)!While you have all this apart,and if your van has high mileage, pound out the stub axel and remove(may have to remove the CV axel first).Check for any grooves in the stub axel where it contacts the inner grease seal.If you can catch your fingernail on any groove here,it must be sanded out w/emery cloth or replace the stub axel.I'd put in new greese seals here(cheap).Remove and regrease each parking brake cable. They have grease cups on either end.Fill and squeeze grease into the cable jacket several time and then fill the cup and reconnect to the cable. Use high temp brake grease.Makes your parking brake smooooooth.good luck,Roger Sisler. |
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