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Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Perform steps 1) to 5) of BRAKE DRUM REMOVAL.

WARNING: Use special care when installing brake shoe return spring. Failure in its proper installation may allow it to spring back and cause personal injury.





2. Remove shoe hold down springs (6) by turning shoe hold down pins (5).
3. Remove upper shoe return spring (1), strut springs (7), adjuster (2), adjuster lever (3) and springs (4).
4. Remove brake shoes and lower shoe return spring (8).








5. Remove brake shoes and disconnect parking brake cable (3) from parking brake shoe lever.








6. Remove parking brake shoe lever (2) from brake shoe (3).

INSPECTION
Parking Shoe Lever





Inspect brake shoe lever for free movement against brake shoe web. If defective, correct or replace.

Strut, Adjuster





Check thread or ratchet of strut and adjuster for wear, sticking and corrosion.

Springs





Inspect for damage or weakening.
Inspect each part with arrow for rust. If found defective, replace.

Brake Shoe
Refer to Brake Drum Inspection.

INSTALLATION








1. Assemble parts as shown in reverse order of removal.








2. Install shoe hold down springs (6) by pushing them down in place and turning hold down pins (5).
3. Install adjuster (2) and upper shoe return spring (1).
4. Install adjuster lever, adjuster spring (4) and strut spring (7).
5. For procedure hereafter, refer to steps 1) to 6) of BRAKE DRUM INSTALLATION.
Service and Repair