REPLACED BRAKE PADS 2003 FORD RANGER, now rear makes noise?

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veryintrigued

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I replaced the brake pads on my 2003 ford ranger (4cyl. 2.3L). I had never done it before, but I found it easy to do.
Now, every once in awhile, the rear wheels make a noise. It is not the same noise as the fronts used to do, but more of a flute sound type of noise... I thought "hey, I'll just replace the brake pads on the rear... BUT THE autostore shows "no brake pads" for my truck... WHAT DO you change then, the "shoes"??? is it as simple as the pads???
 
No, it's not the same nor as simple as pads, and requires more tools.
get a "haynes" manual for about $20.00 and if you're pretty good at mechanics and can understand the book, it's not really that hard.
Depending on the mileage on the truck, say about 100K, then buy the hardware kit with the shoes, and by all means have the drums turned. The hardware kit will contain new springs and clips and should be replaced with shoes and not that expensive.
Make sure that the wheel cylinders are not activated when the shoes are removed.
 
If it has drum brakes on the back, it has shoes. They are a bit trickier than just pads for the front. Best bet is to get a repair manual for it, or do one side at a time and before starting take drum off and take a good picture close up, so you have a good reference.
 
Most cars have disc brakes in front, drums and shoes in the back. Jack up the truck and set on jack stands. With a flash light, you can look into the inspection holes to see how much shoe material is left. If the thickness is approaching 1/8 inch, it may be too late. A better inspection is to remove the wheel and drums to get a better view.
 
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