Drum Brake Shoe & Lining Replacement: Installation
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- Lubricate fulcrum end of parking brake lever and attach to secondary shoe. Connect adjusting screw spring, then place screw in position. Ensure that star is aligned with adjusting hole. Lubricate surfaces where shoe and parking brake cable contact backing plate. Position shoes and insert into wheel cylinder links.
- Connect cable to parking brake lever and install strut and spring between lever and primary shoe. Install actuator, actuator return spring and actuating link. Replace brake drums and wheels. Adjust parking brake and brake shoes. Check for proper operation of brakes before moving vehicle.