OEM 2007 Ford Taurus Brake Shoe

2007 Ford Taurus Brake Shoe Parts Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the brake shoes in a drum brake system on 2007 Ford Taurus?

  A: The procedure to address brake shoe repairs in drum brake systems demands complete brake drum removal. After inspecting the rear wheel cylinder for leakage the brake shoes and linings should be checked for contamination while performing the necessary replacements. Check the rear brake shoe lining thickness relative to the backing plate or rivets for compliance after which you should replace the parts if needed. Check the springs for thermal discoloration then replace them if necessary and verify whether the adjusting lever touches the brake adjuster screw. The service requires removal of the brake shoe adjusting screw spring followed by the brake adjuster lever and brake adjuster screw together with the brake shoe hold-down spring. The brake shoe requires removal together with its retracting spring before proceeding to remove another brake shoe hold-down spring and subsequently taking out the brake shoe and lining. The parking brake lever clip needs removal before the brake shoe and lining can be separated from the parking brake lever. A reverse order of removal steps is necessary to finish up the service installation.