Hello All,
I bought my truck with 118K on it. Now it has 221K on it and I have never serviced the rear brakes. I have removed the little inspection ports on the backing plates several times and there is plenty of brake lining material left on the shoes. I know the rear brakes work as they are touchy first thing in the morning when its raining or real humid and the parking brake works great too. I have also flushed the brake fluid on an annual basis since I got the truck. Lube has been changed twice too. Should I be concerned about the rear brakes? I admit the full-floater HD rear axle intimidates me as I have never taken one apart. What special tools do I need to pull the drums and is there any other tips to pulling one of these axles apart for brake service? Thanks, RT