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Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

REMOVAL





1. Remove the wheel and tire, then remove the brake drum.

NOTE: If the brake drum is difficult to remove, insert bolts into the threaded holes of the drum, then remove it.

2. After removing the nut, remove the rear hub with the brake drum.





3. Remove the abut end shoe spring, cylinder end shoe spring, shoe hold down spring.
4. Remove the shoes and adjuster as an assembly.

INSPECTION








1. Measure the brake drum inside diameter. Check the runout of brake drum using a dial indicator.








2. Measure the brake shoe lining thickness.





3. Inspect the brake lining and drum for proper contact.
4. Inspect the wheel cylinder outside for excessive corrosion and damage.
5. Inspect the backing plate for wear or damage.

INSTALLATION





1. Apply the specified grease to the locations indicated in the illustration and to each component.
- Shoe and backing plate contact surfaces
- Shoe and anchor plate contact surfaces
Recommended grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J31 0, NLGI No.2





2. Install the shoe hold down pin.
3. Assemble the return spring with the push rod shortened.

CAUTION: Split pin and hub cap must not be reused.





4. Check the outside dimension and correct it using auto-adjuster (227.6 - 228.1 mm).
5. Do the parking brake stroke adjustment after assembling lining.