Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Special Tools

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Removal Procedure

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).




4. Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the trailing brake shoe.




5. Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the leading brake shoe.




6. Remove the universal spring (1) from the brake backing plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the universal spring (1) to the brake backing plate.




2. Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the leading brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring engages the brake shoe web hole.




3. Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the trailing brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.
4. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
6. Lower the vehicle.