How to Change Rear Brake Shoes?

chris360hawks · #1 (**permalink**) 11-25-2007, 09:11 PM

I have just about 85,000 miles on my van now and it has developed the "Sienna Squeal" coming from the rear brakes. Correct me if I am wrong, but after reading previous threads I understand this can be fixed by changing the rear brake shoes and/or upgrading to heavier duty drums. I was going to try and just replace the shoes first, as this is the cheaper approach. I was wondering what was involved in changing the shoes and if anybody has any instructions, and if you were successful in silencing the squeal. Thanks!

P.S. If there are any other threads that have directions please direct me to them.

mral1515 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-25-2007, 11:07 PM

Try this.

chris360hawks · #3 (**permalink**) 11-27-2007, 05:18 PM

Thanks, for the link to the TSB. So what exactly is the difference between the past and updated drum for the Sienna? Would I be able to eliminate the squeals without changing the drums, but just the shoes? Thanks again!

mral1515 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-2007, 07:46 PM

Sorry it took so long.

You can actually put stick on wheel weight on the inside of rear backing plates. This makes the "squeal" go away. The added weight changes the frequency and acts as a dampner. You have to clean the area on the inside of backing plate and just fit 2-3 strips of wieghts back there. They are held together with sticky tape. Good luck and let me know how it works out for ya.