Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

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


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




2. Remove the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).




3. Remove the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).




4. Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup (1) assemblies by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
5. Remove the 2 hold down spring and cup assembly pins.




6. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).




7. Remove the upper brake shoe return spring (1).




8. Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) toward the wheel hub assembly and release the brake shoe from the lower brake shoe return spring.




9. Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
10. Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any damaged components as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection (Drum Brake Hardware Inspection).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).




2. Position the primary brake shoe (1) to the drum brake backing plate and connect the brake shoe to the lower brake shoe return spring.




3. Install the upper brake shoe return spring (1).




4. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).




5. Install the 2 hold down spring and cup assembly pins.
6. Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup (1) assemblies by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.




7. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).




8. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).
9. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).
10. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).