[2003focusowner]

In December of 2011 I replaced both rear wheel drums with new ones that included the bearing pac. I have just replaced both of those rear drums due to bearing failures. Both inner bearings on each drum failed.

I want to make sure that I have the tourqe on the drum nut correct. I am not usre what it is.

Does anyone know the torque specifications for it?

 

[BC_ZX3]

If by "drum nut", you mean the single center wheel hub retaining nut, it's 173 lb-ft.

 

[YellowJellyBean]

If by "drum nut", you mean the single center wheel hub retaining nut, it's 173 lb-ft.

That number is correct. I also replaced drums that included bearings and didn't torque them down enough. 6 months later my bearings were totally shot.

btw, December 2011 hasn't happened yet, so I assume you mean 2010?

 

[2003focusowner]

Yes, drum nut is what I meant. Thanks for your response on this. Also , yes, December 2010........

 

[PRSman25]

Don't mean to resurrect a dead thread, but what size is the retaining nut? Ive come to believe that its a 30mm?

 

[Joe25211]

Mines a 2003 but its definitely a 30mm. Would imagine their the same.

 

[Bonesacked]

Make sure to turn the drum counterclockwise as you tighten the nut.

 

[salilm]

That number is correct. I also replaced drums that included bearings and didn't torque them down enough. 6 months later my bearings were totally shot.

btw, December 2011 hasn't happened yet, so I assume you mean 2010?

What do you mean "didn't torque them down enough". my bearings are shot after 6 months. What did you do right second time around?

 

[sailor]

Moved to Brakes, Suspension & Chassis.

 

[PratoN]

What do you mean "didn't torque them down enough". my bearings are shot after 6 months. What did you do right second time around?

Did you install them yourself? If so, did you use a torque wrench?

 

[ryanwaye]

2009 ford focus rear break help

hello
im in the middle of a rear drum brake job. i got everything done to the point of bolting the drum back on and torque to 170ftp. the problem is that when i bolt on the drum the brum still moves back and forth. im trying everything i can think of. any suggestions or anyone else run this problem.

 

[Funeausooo]

2009 ford focus rear break help

hello
im in the middle of a rear drum brake job. i got everything done to the point of bolting the drum back on and torque to 170ftp. the problem is that when i bolt on the drum the brum still moves back and forth. im trying everything i can think of. any suggestions or anyone else run this problem.

Replace the "spindle stub shaft" about $50 at autozone. Gonna want to use threadlocker red on the 4 13mm bolts holding it in place to the brake shoe backing plate.