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Hydraulic/Mechanical - Rear Drum Brakes






REAR DRUM BRAKES

All rear drum brake equipped vehicles feature 9 inch (229 mm) rear drum brakes. The drum brakes are all two-shoe, internal-expanding type with an automatic adjuster screw.





Each rear drum brake consists of these major components as well as the attaching hardware:

- Adjuster
- Drum (4)
- Shoes (6)
- Support Plate (2)
- Wheel Cylinder (3)

The rear drum brakes also serve as part of the parking brake system. Description and Operation