Give this thread a read, there's also an imbedded YouTube clip....

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/brakes-%7C-suspension-%7C-shocks-%7C-struts-24/proper-rear-drum-brake-adjustment-procedure-36754/

 

Hmmm, great minds thing at work again. What do you think Mike?

 

It's actually easier than that video shows. I use a set of tools that are designed for doing drum brakes. Had them for years. A doulbe ended 'star wheel' adjusting tool, brake spring pliers, brake spring removal/installation tool, etc. I'd never use 'cutting pliers'(?) to hold a cable. Also I always use brake cleaner and compressed air when I do brakes, front or rear.

 

Ditto

Mike

 

^ Thanks. I will google search the rest. I do not own a 1970 GTO, it has been my favorite car since I was around 11, the first time I saw one. Kind of made a name for myself in the community as '1970judge' so I've stuck with it.

 

I used my small vise grips and not the side cutters to hold the e brake cable but about the same to replace the shoe o my 07 , I adjust every oil change and not shaken all over !!

 

Ever driven in Atlanta?

Not seeing too many recommendations on rotors.....

 

My choices in rotors have/and will always remain the same.
1)Brembo
2) Stoptech
3) ATE

ATE being the only manufacturer of rotors for our cars (out of those three).

 

Don't forget Wilwood, they make serious rotor setups for our rides.

Kinda pricey... Dlvrnit (Kevin) has the Big Brake set-up from them on his...

 

Raybestos rotors are almost all sourced from China now, these US and Canada sourcing ended about three years ago. ATE is owned by Continental(Both are owned by the company I work for that nobody knows) and are OE suppliers to many manufacutrers, they make some good product, I almost bought those rotors but they were a little too expensive for my budget.