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Removal and Replacement

REAR DRUM BRAKE

COMPONENTS:





REMOVAL
1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL
2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE: Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

3. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Release the parking brake and remove the rear brake drum.

If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedure.





(b) Remove the hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.
(c) Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.

INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL REAR BRAKE DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY





2. ADJUST REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOE CLEARANCE
(a) Provisionally install the 2 hub nuts.
(b) Remove the hole plug, and turn the adjuster to expand the shoe until the drum locks.
(c) Using a screwdriver, release the adjuster 12 notches.
(d) Install the hole plug.

3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
4. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
5. BLEED BRAKE LINE
6. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
7. CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE
8. INSTALL REAR WHEEL
Torque: 103 N*m (1,050 kgf*cm, 76 ft.*lbf)

9. INSPECT PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL
10. ADJUST PARKING BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL