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Replacing Brake Shoes and Actuator Cylinder on a Drum Brake System
Model: Ford Focus
MK 1
- Years 1998-2004
In this video, the brake shoes and the rear wheel cylinder of a Ford Focus are replaced. First, remove the wheel cover using a screwdriver, then remove the wheel itself. Using a hammer and chisel, remove the hub cap; then use the correct socket to remove the central nut. Open the drum brake cover. Attach the handle of a bucket to the central hub: this will serve as a collection method for the fluid you will pour onto the brake for cleaning. Inspecting the shoes, you may notice they appear worn and even cracked. Using pliers, detach the upper return springs. Also, remove the clips that secure the shoes. Extract the shoes, but first disconnect the handbrake cable using pliers. Dismantle and detach the brake oil line: oil will obviously spill, so block the outflow with a rubber stopper. Unscrew the actuator cylinder fasteners from behind and install a new one using the same nuts as the old one to secure it. Reattach and screw in the oil line and clean any residues. Take new shoes and install them in the position of the old ones and secure the clips as before. Reattach the return springs and the handbrake cable. Replace the brake cover and screw in the central nut, replace the hub cap, and reassemble the wheel. Finally, replace the wheel cover.
Updated on 9 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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