Drums issue

[Jking72]

As long as you weren't jumping on the brake pedal with the piston out and you didn't lose much fluid, then you should only have to bleed the one wheel. If the fluid is very dark in the master cylinder, go ahead and bleed the whole system (pull as much fluid out of the master cylinder as you can, then start bleeding at the wheels until you get clean fluid).

OK good, I know didn't lose that much. On the other hand it hasn't been bled as long as I've owned it... So I may just do it anyways.

Thank all of you that have been kind enough to help, I really appreciate it.

[bobbycos]

that's what we are here for

[Jking72]

well It took a full bleed to get pressure back and XCRN as you said I had the one set of shoes misaligned, so thanks again everyone.

[MrMagnificent]

Congrats are finding your solution.

Drums shouldn't be thrown in the garbage for disc brakes. They been around since the 1930s and will remain here and here's some pros and cons.


Drums pros

Average set of brake shoes last up to 100000 miles or around 2-3 years time without service aslong as there isn't excessive brake dust or rust buildup.

Drum brakes have overall better braking power in all conditions compared to disc brakes. Especially in moist or wet conditions where discs lose braking ability.

Drum brakes have more stopping power when it comes to oem equipment. Unless you have brembos or a big brake kit for your discs, trust me. Drums will out perform and have more consistency.

Drums retain brake dust and moisture very well. Keeping your stylish wheels looking new longer in between car washes.

Drums have more moving parts, yes. But are fairly cheap and easily replaced.

For example - for my 91 ef sedan, I only spent $25 dollars for a set of rear brake shoes and springs for my rear drums alone.

$25!!! That's barely enough for organic brake pads for disc brakes and I don't know who buys thoses...

Also, there's a reason why truckers or commercial vehicles use drum brakes.

Great stopping power, consistency, easy to work with and very inexpensive to maintain.

Drum cons

Visually, very ugly. Unless you know how they work which isn't very difficult to learn. You will appreciate them nonetheless.

Self adjuster inside the drum acquires buildup and becomes usless until it is serviced by a thorough cleaning. ( even if you don't care to clean all you have to do is adjust it yourself every couple months.


Point? Disc brakes are nothing but an asesthetic move unless you plan to grab yourself a big brake kit in the future.

Save your money for some better mods IMO.

[Binladin]

I've never had luck changing shoes and drums at the same time wit any of my accords, there's always too much meat on the shoes.

[bobbycos]

did rear brakes again on my 5 lug drums

pics should say it all













these are all the tools i used



this tool is the Mac Tools BCT 4840I spring clip tool, its a armsaver