Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement

Drum Brake Adjusting 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 shoe adjuster actuator lever spring (1).




3. Remove the adjuster actuator lever (1).




4. Spread the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).
5. Inspect and replace any missing, worn, or damaged drum brake adjuster hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection (Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection).

Installation Procedure

1. Disassemble, clean and lubricate the threads of the brake shoe adjuster with high temperature brake lubricant.
2. Assemble the brake shoe adjuster.




3. Spread the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).




4. Install the adjuster actuator lever (1) to the pivot pin on the primary brake shoe.




5. Install the brake shoe adjuster actuator lever spring (1).
6. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement (Removal and Replacement).