Drum Brake System: Adjustments

A manual adjustment of the rear brakes is required after replacing the linings.
1. Remove the knockout area in the backing plate.
2. Turn the adjusting screws until the wheels can just be turned by hand.
^ The brake drag should be equal at both wheels.
3. Back off the adjusting screw 24 notches.
^ Important brakes should have no drag after the screw has been backed off about 12 notches. If a heavy drag is present, diagnose parking brake system.
4. Install an adjusting hole cover in the brake backing plate.
5. Check the parking brake adjustment.