OEM 2001 Ford Taurus Brake Shoe

2001 Ford Taurus Brake Shoe Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the brake shoes on 2001 Ford Taurus?

  A: The brake shoe service starts with removing the brake drum from the vehicle. Check the rear wheel cylinder for leaks besides inspecting the brake shoes and linings for contaminants and examining the springs for heat discolored areas. Replace compromised components. The minimum acceptable thickness of rear brake shoes and linings should be measured above their backing plate or rivets for replacement purposes. Begin service with spring removal of the brake shoe adjusting screw followed by the brake adjuster lever and brake adjuster screw. Finish with removing the brake shoe hold-down spring and brake shoe connected to its retracting spring. You should remove the rear brake shoe hold-down spring followed by both rear brake shoes and their linings. Remove the parking brake lever clip before taking the parking brake lever along with its rear brake shoes and linings out of position. Installation requires performing the reverse steps of removal.