Brake Shoe On-Vehicle Check

Inspection should be carried out on the following points after brake pedal travel (pedal to carpet clearance) check as described on Excessive Pedal Travel Check  , even when it is more than 115 mm (4.53 in.)

Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as follows.

1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove rubber plug from brake back plate.
3. Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of brake shoe lining. If lining thickness "f" is found less than specified wear limit, replace with new brake shoes.

Rear brake shoe thickness "f" 

Limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.) 

Fig 1: Checking Rear Brake Shoe Thickness

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