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06-02-2008, 07:31 AM
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|  Ranger drum brake question
I'm getting ready to tackle my 2000 ranger drum brakes and want all the suggestions I can get. I'm told there are both 8" and 9" drums for a 2000. How can i tell what I have before tearing things apart
I've never done drums before. I did however do my front disks last fall with no problems. they were actually pretty easy. I have heard drums are a pain in the arse and can be tricky too.
I have seen that Craftsman sells a special "drum brake kit" set of tools for 30 bucks. Do I really need any specialty tools to do this job?
I also understand that my e-brake is on the left drum. Is there any tricks dealing with it that I should know about?
as for the actual drums themselves. They have 100k on them. What are the chances i can have them turned vs replacing new? are the pads and springs pretty straight forward to change? | 
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06-02-2008, 07:36 AM
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The tool really helps but if you only use once I would make due.
Do 1 side at atime so you can reference the other side or take a picture
The emergency brake should be attached to both rear wheels
Price the drums out it runs about 15 per side to have them resurface(if possible due to wear)
Last edited by phantom_smack; 06-02-2008 at 07:52 AM.
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06-02-2008, 02:25 PM
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The Ranger has 9" or 10" rear brakes, if it is a supercab it should have the 10". Like Phantom said, do one side at a time so you can use the other side as necessary to help put it back together. | |
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06-03-2008, 12:38 PM
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yeah, it is a 2000 ranger 4x4 supercab. must be the 10" drums, eh? | |
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