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How to Clean and Adjust the Rear Drum Brakes on the Jeep Wrangler Mk2

Model: Jeep Wrangler MK 2, TJ - Years 1997-2007

In this video, you will find the main instructions for cleaning and restoring the rear drum brakes and how to adjust them on a first-generation Jeep Wrangler. First, remove the rear wheel and then take off the central drum cover; unscrew the central bolt. Once the drum is removed, sandblast it if rusty, then clean the brake backing plate and the drum itself with a degreaser; replace the rear shoes if necessary. For adjusting the shoes, you may need to adjust the brake cable, which has an adjuster to loosen or tighten the cable.

Updated on 17 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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