Removal and Replacement

Brake Drum Replacement

Tools Required

* J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
* J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Removal Procedure

1. Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.




4. Remove the brake drum.
5. If the brake drum is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the J 41013 to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of the brake drum.
If necessary, carefully remove any corrosion from the edge of the drum braking surface in order to ease installation.
6. Use the J 42450-A to clean the wheel hub flange.

Installation Procedure




1. If installing a new brake drum, use denatured alcohol or an equivalent approve brake cleaner and a clean shop towel to remove the protective coating from the friction surface of the drum.
2. Adjust the drum brakes.
3. Install the brake drum.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
5. Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.
6. Lower the vehicle.