just the 2 back tires...i need to know how to fix the drums?
with what? how? thank you!How do you change the brakes on a 1997 Toyota Rav4?
remove tire ,some toyota rear brake drums have big phillips screw,bolt to hold drum on during assbly. find brake adj plug in backing plate remove ,try tounadjust brake shoes ,if they are not metal to metal. tap drum between lug studs,couple of good blows it should come off . if not,there is 2 treaded holes in drum ,take a 2 inch 12 bolt tighten 1 slowly then the other ,little by little , ( cation not to over tighten ) easy does ittap the drum between tighten bolts.pay close attentiom how you disasemble.always if your not real sure ,take both drums off first,that way you can look at the side still together to see how to reinstall the side your working on.Please buy a toyota chilton manual,it's a good ideal for all toyota repairs. hope I helpedHow do you change the brakes on a 1997 Toyota Rav4?
honestly, drums are a pain even to expericanced mechanics, and brakes are obviosly very important. I would strongly advise you to take it to a repair shop, or at least get the help of a person who has done drum brakes before SUCESSFULLY. Safety is the most important thing.How do you change the brakes on a 1997 Toyota Rav4?
Since you have never done this before, take it in. If you really want to mess with the brakes e-mail me direct and I will talk you through it........How do you change the brakes on a 1997 Toyota Rav4?
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