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Parking Brake Shoe





PARKING BRAKE SHOE


Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection





Check thickness (A) of lining.

A : Refer to "Parking Drum Brake". Parking Drum Brake

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection





Check inner diameter (B) of drum.

B : Refer to "Parking Drum Brake". Parking Drum Brake

Other Inspections
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
- Parking brake shoe for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
- Anti-rattle pin and retainer for excessive wear, damage and rust.
- Adjuster spring, return spring and anti-rattle spring for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust.
- Adjuster for smoothness.
- Toggle lever for excessive wear, damage and rust.
- Visually check inside of the drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage with a pair of vernier calipers.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION
1. Adjust the parking brake pedal stroke. Inspection.
2. Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the plug. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
a. Adjust parking brake stroke again.
b. Check rear disc brake. Inspection.