Ford 6L5Z-2078-BA Brake Hose Assembly

Remove the rear brake drums.Note the thickness of the lining material on the rear brake shoes and look for signs of contamination by brake fluid or grease. If the lining material is within 1/16-inch of the recessed rivets or metal shoes, replace the brake shoes with new ones. The shoes should also be replaced if they are cracked, glazed (shiny lining surfaces), or contaminated with brake fluid or grease.Check the shoe return and hold-down springs and the adjusting mechanism to make sure they are installed correctly and in good condition. Deteriorated or distorted springs, if not replaced, could allow the linings to drag and wear prematurely.Check the wheel cylinders for leakage by carefully peeling back the rubber boots. Slight moisture behind the boots is acceptable. If brake fluid is noted behind the boots or if it runs out of the wheel cylinder, the wheel cylinders must be overhauled or replaced.Check the drums for cracks, score marks, deep scratches, and hard spots, which will appear as small discolored areas. If imperfections cannot be removed with emery cloth, the drums must be resurfaced by an automotive machine shop.Install the brake drums.Install the wheels, but don't lower the vehicle yet.

Inspect for cracks, chafing of the outer cover, leaks, blisters, and other damage. These are important and vulnerable parts of the brake system, and the inspection should be thorough. A light and mirror will be helpful for a complete check.