Hi.
1 - How do I remove the rear brake drum - do I need a special tool, or can I just use a couple of bolts to screw into the 2 holes to push the drum out?
2 - How do I get to the emergency brake sensor? Mine appears to be not working - no indicator light on dashboard when on.
3 - Car has been sitting for a while - is rust on the front rotors. Will this cause brakes to fail inspection?
Thx.

 

1) you're right, just use 2 bolts
2) check the bulb in the cluster first. Easier to test than the sensor.
3) rotors will get rust on them 10 minutes after it rains. Just drive it around and the rust will work off. If it's been like 4 months, you may consider getting the rotors turned...

 

for the drums i have to add to get them off after you take off the 2 bolts just tap it on the top half then bottom half with a hammer. it will free the drum and be easier to remove. DO NOT try to pry it out.

 

and make sure the e-brake is not engaged.

 

:werd: I was bangin on those beeshes for about an hour before I realized I was an idiot and had left on the e-brake....lol

 

Thx for the help. What is the problem with prying the brake drum to help get it off? Won't using the bolts in the 2 holes cause the drum to push far enough out to make removal simple?

 

yup... done that more than once :doh: