Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

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





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.
4. Remove the brake shoes.
5. Replace the necessary drum brake hardware.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake shoes with the new drum brake hardware.
2. Adjust the drum brakes.
3. Install the brake drum.
4. Adjust the park brake system.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.