Drum brake mud problem solver.

A fellow Jeeper told me a great tip for drum brakes.

There has always been a problem getting mud inside the drums which wears the shoes quickly, and lessens the stopping power.

He said that if you drill four small holes in the sidewall of the drum out by the brake surface, they let water and mud escape and will clean out the grit and extend the life of your drum.

Place them at 12, 3, 6, and 9o'clock.

Drill a small hole (between 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch) from the top down with the drum sitting flat on the ground at each point. Compensate for the thickness of the braking surface and drill towards the outside edge. I believe there is a small depression ring on the drum, aim for that. The goal is to make an escape route for mud and water as you drive.