Drum Brake Hardware Inspection

Drum Brake Hardware Inspection





Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Visually inspect the drum brake system brake shoe springs (3) for the following conditions:

* The brake shoe springs (3) being bent, damaged, or broken at any point along the spring

* Excessive corrosion of brake drum components

* Excessive stretching, twisting, or binding of brake drum components

* Damages or leakage to the wheel cylinder boots (2)

2. If any of the conditions listed were found the brake shoe springs and/or the wheel cylinder require replacement. Refer to Brake Shoe Replacement Service and Repair and/or Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement Service and Repair.