Brake Linings & Springs

Inspect brake linings for: Excessive wear, physical damage, and oil, grease or brake fluid contamination.
- If any of the above conditions exists, brake linings should be replaced.

WARNING: Do not attempt to replace only one set of brake shoes; they should be replaced as an axle set only to maintain equal braking forces.


Inspect brake shoe webbing, hold-down and return springs for: Signs of overheating indicated by a slight blue color.
- If any component exhibits signs of overheating, replace hold-down and return springs with new ones.

CAUTION: Overheated springs lose their pull and could cause brake linings to wear out prematurely.

Inspect hold down retainers, springs and pins for: Sags, bends and external damage.
- Replace as necessary.

Inspect hold-down retainers and pins for: Bends, rust and corrosion.
- If any of the above conditions exist, replace retainers and pins.