Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

NOTES, WARNINGS, AND HINTS

PARTS REMINDER LIST

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment

PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Component Tests and General Diagnostics
3. Begin repairs, lift and support rear of vehicle, remove rear wheels and release the parking-brake.
4. Remove and Inspect drums, resurface or replace if necessary.
- Remove drum.
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- Inspect drum.

5. Repack wheel-bearings.

6. Clean and Inspect rear brake assembly.

7. Remove brake-shoes.
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8. Replace backing-plate if necessary.
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9. Rebuild or replace wheel-cylinder if necessary.
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10. Install brake-shoes.
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11. Adjust brakes.
Adjustments
12. Install Drum.
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13. Perform Brake Bleeding procedure.
14. Adjust parking-brake.
Adjustments
15. Install tire and wheel assembly.

16. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Component Tests and General Diagnostics

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Customer Safety Information