I want to change the rear brakes,for my van and I would like a write-up on it and some pics and info on what tools I will need. Thanks.

 

i need more info,like year and model.moe.

 

2001 Town&country LX 3.3l flex fuel.

 

REMOVAL - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES
[ol][*]Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).[*]Remove the rear wheel and tire assemblies from the vehicle.[*]Remove rear brake drum to hub retaining clips (if equipped), then remove rear brake drums. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM - REMOVAL)
NOTE: When creating slack in the park brake cables by locking out the automatic adjuster, (Locked Out Park Brake Automatic Adjuster) be sure that the park brake pedal is in the released (most upward) position. [*]Create slack in the rear park brake cables. Slack is created by grabbing exposed section of front park brake cable and pulling it down and rearward. Slack is maintained in the park brake cable by installing a pair of locking pliers on the park brake cable just rearward of only the rear[/b] body outrigger bracket. (Locked Out Park Brake Automatic Adjuster)[*]Remove adjustment lever spring (Adjustment Lever Actuating Spring) from adjustment lever and front brake shoe.[*]Remove adjustment lever (Adjustment Lever) from leading brake shoe.[*]Remove the brake shoe to brake shoe lower return springs (Remove/Install Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring) and (Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring).[*]Remove the tension clip (Tension Clip Attachment To Adjuster) attaching the upper return spring to the automatic adjuster assembly.[*]Remove the brake shoe to brake shoe upper return spring (Brake Shoe Upper Return Spring).[*]Remove the trailing brake shoe assembly to brake support plate hold down spring and pin (Trailing Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin) from the brake shoe assembly.[*]Remove the trailing brake shoe assembly from the brake support plate, park brake actuating lever and park brake actuating strut (Trailing Brake Shoe Removal/Installation). Remove the automatic adjuster assembly from the leading brake shoe.[*]Remove the leading brake shoe assembly to brake support plate hold down spring and pin (Leading Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin) from the brake shoe. Remove the leading brake shoe from the brake support plate.[*]Remove the park brake actuator (Park Brake Actuator Plate) from the leading brake shoe and transfer to the replacement brake shoe. [/ol]

 

INSTALLATION - REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES
[ol][*]Lubricate the eight shoe contact areas on the support plate and anchor, (Brake Support Plate Contact Areas) using the required special Mopar® Brake Lubricant or equivalent.[*]Install leading brake shoe on brake support plate. Install the leading brake shoe hold down spring and pin (Leading Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin) on the brake shoe.[*]Install the park brake actuator strut (Park Brake Components Assembled On Leading Brake Shoe) on the leading brake shoe. Then install the park brake actuator lever on the strut (Park Brake Components Assembled On Leading Brake Shoe).[*]Install the automatic adjuster screw on the leading brake shoe. Then install the trailing brake shoe on the park brake actuating lever and park brake actuating strut (Trailing Brake Shoe Removal/Installation). Position trailing brake shoe on brake support plate.[*]Install the brake shoe hold down pin and spring on the trailing brake shoe (Trailing Brake Shoe Hold Down Spring And Pin).[*]Install the brake shoe to brake shoe upper return spring (Brake Shoe Upper Return Spring).
CAUTION: When installing the tension clip on the automatic adjuster, it must be located on only the threaded area of the adjuster assembly (Tension Clip Attachment To Adjuster). If it is located on a non-threaded area of the adjuster, the function of the automatic adjuster will be affected. [*]Install the tension clip (Tension Clip Attachment To Adjuster) attaching the upper return spring to the automatic adjuster assembly.[*]Install the brake shoe to brake shoe lower return springs on the brake shoes (Remove/Install Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring) and (Brake Shoe Lower Return Spring).[*]Install automatic adjustment lever on the leading brake shoe of the rear brake assembly (Adjustment Lever (Right Side Shown)).[*]Install the actuating spring on the automatic adjustment lever and leading brake shoe assembly (Adjustment Lever Actuating Spring (Right Side Shown)).[*]Verify that the automatic adjuster lever has positive contact with the star wheel on the automatic adjuster assembly.[*]When all components of both rear brake assemblies are correctly and fully installed, remove the locking pliers from the front park brake cable.[*]Adjust brake shoes assemblies so as not to interfere with brake drum installation.[*]Install the rear brake drums on the hubs.[*]Adjust rear brake shoes.[*]Install the wheel and tire assembly.[*]Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to the full specified torque of 135 N·m (100 ft. lbs.).[*]Lower the vehicle.[*]Push the parking brake lever (pedal) to the floor once and release pedal. This will automatically remove the slack from and correctly adjust the parking brake cables.[*]Road test vehicle. The automatic adjuster will continue the brake adjustment during the road test of the vehicle. [/ol]

 

 

 

you will need a tool for this #3 .or make pliers work! moe

 

oops!i meant #2 don't forget to turn your adjusters back in .

 

Thanks. man. I was trying to click on the links they wanted me to login in to some dealer thing. The pics below are they also realted to the discription. Thanks.