Drum Brake System: Adjustments

Drum Brake Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

1. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Service and Repair).




2. Using the rear brake adjuster nut, turn the adjuster assembly in until a sufficient amount of drag occurs on the brake drum.
3. Place the parking brake lever stops against the edge of the shoe web. If necessary, loosen the park brake cable at the equalizer. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Service and Repair).

Note: If the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum, the clearance between the brake shoes and the drum is adjusted.

5. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times. Verify the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum.
6. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).