Brake Drum: Service and Repair

Rear Brake Drum Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Hoist vehicle and remove rear wheel.
2. Release parking brake lever.
3. Remove brake drum (1) by using 8 mm bolts (2) (2 pcs).





Installation

1. Before installing brake drum, to maximize brake shoe-to-drum clearance, put screwdriver between rod (1) and ratchet (2) and push down ratchet as shown in figure.





NOTE: The figure show ratchet position where brake shoe-to-drum clearance is maximum.








2. Confirm that inside of brake drum and brake shoes are free from dirt and oil. And then install brake drum.
3. Start engine and then depress brake pedal with about 300 N (30 kg, 66 lbs) load at least 3 times until adjuster actuator clicking sound from drum brake can not be heard so as to obtain proper drum-to-shoe clearance. Adjust parking brake cable.
4. Install rear wheel.
5. Check to ensure that brake drum is free from dragging and proper braking is obtained. Perform brake test (foot brake and parking brake).