Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

BRAKE SHOES

Removal and Installation
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Use the brake/clutch/service vacuum to remove brake dust and dirt from the brake assemblies.





Note:
^ If new rear brake shoes and linings are being installed, resurface the brake drums to remove glazing and to make sure there is an equal friction surface from side-to-side. Resurfacing will also correct out-of-round and bell conditions.
3. Using the special tool, measure the braking surface diameter. If the inside diameter measures more than the maximum specification shown on the outside of the brake drum, install a new brake drum





4. Remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake cable lever.





5. Remove the hold-down clips and pins.





6. Remove the lower spring.





7. Remove the rear brake shoes.
1. Pull the bottom of the brake shoe forward.
2. Release the upper return spring.
1. Remove both brake shoes together.





8. Remove the self adjuster lever.





9. Remove the self adjuster and spring assembly.
1. Return the self adjuster to the fully seated position.





10. Remove the parking brake lever.
1. Remove the horseshoe clip.
2. Remove the parking brake lever.





11. Inspect the rear brake shoes for minimum thickness above the backing plate, and install new ones as necessary.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.