Removal and Installation

REAR DRUM BRAKE

Removal

WARNING: Clean brake lining with a vacuum dust collector to minimize the hazard of airborne materials or other materials.

CAUTION: Make sure parking brake lever is completely released.

1. Remove wheel and tire. Refer to Tire Rotation.








2. Release parking brake lever fully, then remove drum.
- If drum is hard to remove, remove adjuster plug. Shorten adjuster as shown to make clearance between brake shoe and drum. Install two bolts as shown. Tighten the two bolts gradually.





3. After removing retainer, remove spring by rotating shoes.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage parking brake cable when separating it.

4. Remove adjuster.
5. Disconnect parking brake cable from toggle lever.





6. Remove retainer ring with a suitable tool. Then separate toggle lever and adjusting lever from the brake shoe.

Installation
- Always perform shoe clearance adjustment. Refer to Adjustment. Adjustments
- Burnish the brake contact surfaces after refinishing or replacing drums, after replacing linings, or if a soft pedal occurs at very low mileage. Refer to Brake Burnishing Procedure.

1. Fit toggle lever and adjusting lever to brake shoe with retainer ring.





2. Apply brake grease to the contact areas shown.








3. Shorten adjuster by rotating it.
- Pay attention to direction of adjuster.





4. Connect parking brake cable to toggle lever.
5. Install all parts.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage wheel cylinder piston boots.

6. Check that all parts are installed properly.

CAUTION: Pay attention to direction of adjuster assembly.

7. Install brake drum.
8. When installing new wheel cylinder or overhauling wheel cylinder, bleed air from brake system. Refer to Bleeding Brake System.
9. Adjust parking brake. Refer to Adjustment. Adjustments
10. Install wheel and tire. Refer to Tire Rotation.