Is it ok to do just one side for the rear brakes.

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  1. contactdewitt

    I just did a brake inspection on the rear brakes of my F250 and the driver side rear was just fine but the passenger side rear was toast and I may have to get a new drum. My question is would it be ok to just do the one side? PS I have not looked at the front calipers yet!
     
    contactdewitt, Aug 26, 2018
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  2. Campspringsjohn Founding Member

    I would never do just one wheel on an axle. If you do, then they will not brake even. That said, why is one side in such good shape and the other side worn out? Perhaps the previous owner did a one wheel brake job? Wonder if one side was tighter than the other.
     
    Campspringsjohn, Aug 26, 2018
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  3. contactdewitt

    Good question, I have decided to completely do a rebuild including lines. the one side has barely any wear and the other side is shot. I'm going with new everything including rebuilt modulator pump. SS braided lines and all. Just for piece of mind.
     
    contactdewitt, Aug 28, 2018
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  4. 1970something TOTM Winner Founding Member

    i have done it before in an emergency to get by, but as soon as i had time i did the other side too.
     
    1970something, Aug 28, 2018
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  5. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    On my 94, I hav a bent axle. It eats brake shoes on the right side.
    2 sets for every 1 on the left.

    o_O
     
    dustybumpers, Aug 28, 2018
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  6. Campspringsjohn Founding Member

    Too bad the 2 shoes aren't the same. Then you could switch the 2 in that drum front to back!
     
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