Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.





1. Remove the rear brake drum.
2. Adjust the brake shoe to the lowest setting.





3. Remove the adjuster spring.





4. Remove the brake adjuster lever.





5. Remove the adjuster assembly.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the adjuster assembly.





2. Install the adjuster lever.





3. Install the adjuster spring.





4. Measure the rear brake drum.





5. Adjust the rear drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment.





6. Install the brake drum.