Brake Drum: Service and Repair

Brake Drum Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Release the park brake.
2. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.





5. Remove the lock ring and the caulking nut from the spindle.






6. Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

Important: Pull the drum straight off the spindle. The 2 inner wheel bearing races are not secured inside the drum by a ring.

Remove the drum from the spindle.

Inspection Procedure
1. Clean the brake components.
2. Inspect the brake drum and the inner races of the wheel bearings inside the drum. Replace the drum, if necessary.





3. Apply lubricant to the adjuster assembly.
4. Inspect the threads of the adjuster assembly for smooth rotation.

Installation Procedure
1. Adjust the rear brakes.






2. Important: Slide the brake drum straight on the spindle. Use care in order to properly position the wheel bearings and the drum on the spindle.

Install the brake drum to the spindle.






3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Install the lock ring and the caulking nut to the spindle.
Tighten the nut to 200 Nm (148 ft. lbs.).
4. Stake the lock ring to the nut.
5. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Important: If the clicking sound of the adjuster is not audible from either brake drum, the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum is adjusted.

Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times.Verify the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum.
8. Adjust the park brake.