Drum Brake System: Adjustments

Drum Brake Adjustment

^ Tools Required
- J21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
3. Remove the rear drums. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.





4. Set the J21177-A so that the J21177-A contacts the inside diameter of the drum at the widest point.





5. Position the J21177-A over the shoes at the widest point.
6. Turn the adjuster nut until the shoes just contact the J21177-A.
7. Repeat steps two through five for the other rear brake assembly.
8. Install the rear drums. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
9. Install the rear wheels and tires.
10. Lower the vehicle.