Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

Rear Drum Brake Shoe

INSPECTION
1) Measure the lining thickness.
Lining thickness:
Standard 4.1 mm (0.161 inch)
Service limit 1.5 mm (0.059 inch)

2) If the deformation or wear of back plate, shoe, etc. are notable, replace them.
3) When the shoe return spring tension is excessively weakened, replace it, taking care to identify upper and lower springs.