Installation

For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints. Fundamentals and Basics

Exploded View:

1. Apply brake cylinder grease to the sliding surface of the pivot pin, and insert the pin into the brake shoe.

Parking Brake Pivot Pin And Lever Installation:

2. Install the parking brake lever and wave washer on the pivot pin and secure with U-clip.

NOTE: Pinch the U-clip securely to prevent the pivot pin from coming out of the brake shoe.

3. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.

Grease Contact Points:

4. Apply grease on each sliding surface.

CAUTION: Contaminated brake linings reduce stopping power. Keep grease or oil on the brake linings. Wipe any excess grease oft the parts.

5. Clean the threaded portions of devises A and B. Coat the threads of the devises with grease. To shorten the devises, turn the adjuster bolt.
6. Hook the adjuster spring to the adjuster lever first, then to the brake shoe.

Brake Spring And Adjuster Installation:

7. Install the devises and upper return spring noting the installation direction.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage the wheel cylinder dust covers.

8. Install the lower return spring.
9. Install the tension pins and retaining springs.
10. Install the brake drum.
11. If the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the brake system.
12. Depress the brake pedal several times to set the self adjusting brake.

NOTE: The adjusting mechanism only requires pressure to be applied to the brake shoes to automatically adjust the shoes. No manual adjustment is required.

13. Adjust the parking brake.