Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

Adjuster Screw:

WARNING:
- Keep fingers away from rear brake shoe springs to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and backing plate.

CAUTION:
- Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.
- Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

NOTE: - Tools Required:
- J 38400, or equivalent brake shoe spanner and spring remover.
- J 21177-A, or equivalent drum to brake shoe clearance gage.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Brake Shoe.
2. Adjuster screw.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Adjuster screw.
2. Brake Shoe.