Brake Adjuster: Service and Repair

Adjusting Screw Replacement

^ Tools Required J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure





Caution: Keep fingers away from rear brake shoe springs to prevent fingers from being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and backing plate.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheel and tire.
3. Remove the brake drum.

Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

4. Remove the adjuster spring (3). Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator (1).





5. Use the J 38400 (1) in order to spread the brake shoes apart.
6. Remove the adjuster (2).

Installation Procedure





1. Use the J 38400 (1) in order to spread the brake shoes apart.





Important: Ensure that the adjuster (2) engages the brake shoes (4 and 5), the park brake actuator (3), and the adjuster actuator (1) properly.

2. Install the adjuster.





Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

3. Install the adjuster spring (3).
3.1. Install the straight end of the adjuster spring into the brake shoe.
3.2. Install the hook end of the adjuster spring to the adjuster actuator (1).
4. Adjust the rear drum brakes.
5. Install the brake drum.
6. Install the rear wheel and tire.
7. Lower the vehicle.