As more and more cars use disc brakes exclusively, drum brakes are increasingly rare. Maintenance on disc brakes is much easier, as there are fewer parts and a much simpler brake assembly. Removing a drum brake spring can be daunting on your first try, but using the right tool makes repairing or replacing drum brakes something well within the abilities of the novice mechanic.
Instructions
- 1
Clean the spring by using soap and water or a specialized brake cleaning product. This is only necessary if you cannot get a good grip on the spring with the pliers.
2Take the needle-nose pliers and pull the spring away from the center of the wheel to unhook it from its mount.
3Unhook the other side of the spring, now that the tension is released, to remove the drum spring completely.
