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Drum Brake






Replacement - Drum Brake
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
2. Remove the wheel nuts and rear wheel.
3. Pull the parking brake lever up.





4. Remove the hub cap (A).
5. Raise the locking tab on the spindle nut (B), then remove the nut.
6. Release the parking brake lever.





7. Remove the brake drum and the hub/bearing unit.
8. Install the hub/bearing unit in the reverse order of removal, and pay particular attention to the following items:
- Wash the bearing and spindle thoroughly in high flash point solvent before reassembly.
- After tightening, use a drift to stake the spindle nut shoulder against the spindle.