Drum Brake System: Adjustments

On models equipped with adjustable rear brakes the rear brakes should be readjusted whenever replacing shoes or whenever brake pedal travel becomes excessive. To adjust, raise and support rear of vehicle and turn star adjuster with screwdriver until linings touch brake drum. Then back off adjuster until wheel can be turned freely by hand. If vehicle is equipped with brake pressure regulator, the lever on the regulator must be pushed toward rear axle before adjusting brakes.