Parking brake replacement

[Suitcase]

When I last replaced my pads I found the right rear park brake leaking. I believe it leaks because the shoe is worn out. I didn't change them because they were over $100. I've found them for $55 now, they do come in pairs right, it just takes two shoes, one on each side? Can you get parts to rebuild the cylinder if it's bad?

 

[The_Roadie]

The parking brake is mechanically actuated. No hydraulic cylinder. If you have wetness it may be your rear axle seal.

 

[Suitcase]

The parking brake is mechanically actuated. No hydraulic cylinder. If you have wetness it may be your rear axle seal.

How much of a job is it to replace that seal? I just changed my shocks, front axles, and struts so I have some skills. Oh yeah, changed the left seal on that axle. Do you have to go into the differential to get the axle out?

 

[The_Roadie]

You do. The C-clip that holds the axle in is at the inboard side of the axle. Only way to change the brake backing plates as well.