Drum Brake System: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION - DRUM BRAKES (REAR)








Rear drum brakes are standard equipment on this vehicle. The rear drum brakes consist of the major components listed in the figure. Other components related to the brake shoes themselves can be seen in the next figure.

The rear wheel drum brakes are a two-shoe, internal-expanding type with an automatic adjuster screw. The automatic adjuster screw is actuated each time the brakes are applied. The automatic adjuster screw is located directly below the wheel cylinder.