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Ymaster   04-13-2003 at 02:41:38 AM

I've been working on my 1998 Mercury Mystique rear brakes.
The brake fluid busted out the rear wheel cylinder. I got a new wheel cylinder, fluid and shoes. However I’m a little perplexed on how this brake assembly goes back on. The part in question is the strut and auto adjuster. The Haynes manual does not show this part in great detail. I got the thing almost back on and then noticed something was not quite right because the right side shoe would stick out with the adjuster in the way.

So I guess my real question is, “Does anyone have a picture in detail of this Rear Brake Assembly?”

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Crashman   04-13-2003 at 09:26:26 AM
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I'm a car guy. Let me tell you what I've found to be best when you get confused on brake assembly: Block that side of the car up, take the wheel off the other side, and look at it. No remember that the front of the brake assembly is on the left from the drivers side, and the right on the passangers side, so reverse what you see. Also pay attention to the fact that one shoe has a longer friction surface than the other.

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scamtrOn   04-13-2003 at 09:56:15 AM
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i've actually worked on one of those but i think it was a different year. give me more info about your situation if you already haven't figured it out and i might be able to help. BTW remember that the auto adjuster needs to be screwed in and also the brake shoes can move from side to side.

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mousepotato   04-15-2003 at 01:58:00 AM
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A tip for working on drum brakes. <b>Do one side at a time</b>. That way, you can use the assembled side for a model.

Drum brakes are drum brakes, but they always find something to change from model to model. It can get confusing. There are always extra holes in the shoes. Springs are similar, but not the same at each end. Stuff will fit together several different ways. Those drum brakes can a pain. If you spend enough time on the puzzle, you'll find that it only works correctly one way.

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Rubberbband   04-19-2003 at 06:15:46 AM
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Here's a trick (too late now but next time?). Use your digital camera and take a few pics during the dissassembly. That way a quick trip to your computer can save you alot of headaches. Before I joined the Navy I was an apprentice mechanic and I used to get call from buddies all of the time about stuff like that.
Back then I'd recommend a Polaroid or a video camera but times have changed.
Sorry I can't help you on this one because I've never worked on that particular model.

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