Re: '88 Grand Wagon brake job

Yes, for sure.  It takes me about a half hour per side to replace shoes 
and if needed a new drum.  Parts should run less than $100.00.  You 
might want to get a spring kit as well as the shoes.  This comes with 
springs and new adjusters.

When you do them, only take apart one side at a time.  There are left 
and right side parts that can't be mixed, namely the star wheel 
adjusters.  You can open the other side to follow it for reassembly, but 
just don't take them both off.  I know my stuff so took both off one 
time a bit ago.  Well a friend was 'playing' with parts and swapped the 
adjusters by mistake on me.  Figured it out when the pedal kept going to 
the floor.

I like to coat the adjuster threads and all the pivot points with a skim 
of antiseize to keep things working right, more than for ease of removal 
next time.

A digital camera can be your friend.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
'New' frame in the works for '08.  Some Canadian Bush Trip and Build
Photos: http://mikeromainjeeptrips.shutterfly.com

Mark Corbelli wrote:
> My '88 Grand Wagon which I've had since '90 has served me well but I've 
> gotten to the attitude that I really don't want to spend any more money
on 
> it. I fixed a door lock and a power window on it recently, so I want to 
> start to do these things myself. My mechanic told me a year ago I needed
new 
> rear brakes. In fact, he said the right rear drum was perforated price
to 
> fix $400-$600). I have a two car garage and a fairly good mechanical 
> affinity. I want to rebuild the rear brakes myself. I so I'm wondering
if 
> this is something I can do myself? 
> 
>