Ok So my new Rotors just came in and I'm planning on putting them on during the weekend when i don't work. I know how to replace the front brakes but since the rear are a combo Disc/Drum setup is there anything special I have to take care of? I know the drum portion is operated by the parking brake so Im just going to assume the calipers will bleed normally like the front ones but I just want to know I have all my ends covered. thanks for any piece of advice
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The calipers operate in the same manner as the fronts. However, due to the e-brake setup you have to be aware of the position of the shoes, and must re-set their position when you install the new rotors.
There's a hole in the rotor, visible once you remove the wheel. Align the rotor so the hole is at the bottom, and you'll be able to reach through with a flathead screwdriver and turn a toothed wheel. This wheel is how you either back the shoes off the rotor, allowing you to take the rotor off/put it on, and to move the shoes out to where they need to be after you re-install.
Generally, you want to expand the shoe position until they contact the rotor, then back them off just enough to allow the rotor to turn freely. This should require about half a turn of the screw. Then look at the e-brake handle, as you'll want to ensure it is correctly set. Loosen or tighten the cable (via a locknut arrangement) until the brake is fully engaged at seven clicks.
There's a hole in the rotor, visible once you remove the wheel. Align the rotor so the hole is at the bottom, and you'll be able to reach through with a flathead screwdriver and turn a toothed wheel. This wheel is how you either back the shoes off the rotor, allowing you to take the rotor off/put it on, and to move the shoes out to where they need to be after you re-install.
Generally, you want to expand the shoe position until they contact the rotor, then back them off just enough to allow the rotor to turn freely. This should require about half a turn of the screw. Then look at the e-brake handle, as you'll want to ensure it is correctly set. Loosen or tighten the cable (via a locknut arrangement) until the brake is fully engaged at seven clicks.
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Awesome I'll be sure to do just that thanks for the insight
QUOTE (Galcobar @ Dec 10, 2009 - 6:57 PM) 
>The calipers operate in the same manner as the fronts. However, due to the e-brake setup you have to be aware of the position of the shoes, and must re-set their position when you install the new rotors.
There's a hole in the rotor, visible once you remove the wheel. Align the rotor so the hole is at the bottom, and you'll be able to reach through with a flathead screwdriver and turn a toothed wheel. This wheel is how you either back the shoes off the rotor, allowing you to take the rotor off/put it on, and to move the shoes out to where they need to be after you re-install.
Generally, you want to expand the shoe position until they contact the rotor, then back them off just enough to allow the rotor to turn freely. This should require about half a turn of the screw. Then look at the e-brake handle, as you'll want to ensure it is correctly set. Loosen or tighten the cable (via a locknut arrangement) until the brake is fully engaged at seven clicks.
There's a hole in the rotor, visible once you remove the wheel. Align the rotor so the hole is at the bottom, and you'll be able to reach through with a flathead screwdriver and turn a toothed wheel. This wheel is how you either back the shoes off the rotor, allowing you to take the rotor off/put it on, and to move the shoes out to where they need to be after you re-install.
Generally, you want to expand the shoe position until they contact the rotor, then back them off just enough to allow the rotor to turn freely. This should require about half a turn of the screw. Then look at the e-brake handle, as you'll want to ensure it is correctly set. Loosen or tighten the cable (via a locknut arrangement) until the brake is fully engaged at seven clicks.
Awesome I'll be sure to do just that thanks for the insight