Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

NOTES, WARNINGS, AND HINTS
Fundamentals and Basics
PARTS REMINDER LIST
Fundamentals and Basics
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment

PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Testing and Inspection
3. Begin repairs, lift and support rear of vehicle, remove rear wheels and release the parking-brake.
4. Remove and Inspect drums, resurface or replace if necessary.
Testing and Inspection
5. Clean and Inspect rear brake assembly.
Testing and Inspection
6. Remove brake-shoes.

7. Rebuild or replace wheel-cylinder if necessary.

8. Install brake-shoes.

9. Bleed brakes.

10. Adjust parking-brake.

11. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Service Precautions