Drum Brake System: Adjustments

WARNING: When servicing brake parts, do not create dust by grinding or sanding brake linings, by cleaning brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air. Many aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne if dust is created during servicing. Breathing dust containing asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. A water dampened cloth or water based solution should be used to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is commercially available to perform this washing function. These wet methods will prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

1. Raise the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the adjusting hole plug in the rear brake backing plate.
3. Turn the rear brake shoe adjuster counterclockwise until the wheel can just be turned by hand.

NOTE: The rear brake drag should be equal at both wheels.

4. Back off the rear brake shoe adjuster 33 notches.

NOTE: Brakes should have no drag after the adjuster has been backed off about 15 notches.

5. Install the adjusting hole plug in the rear brake backing plate.
6. Check the parking brake adjustment.