Drum Adjusting Hardware Inspection
- Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring for the following:
- Excessive corrosion.
- Excessive stretching.
- Broken hook ends.
- Twisting or binding.
- Missing.
If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system adjuster hardware requires replacement.
- Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever for the following conditions:
- Bent.
- Broken.
- Missing.
- Broken spring attachment tab.
If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.