Rear Brake Shoes: Installation
- Install parking brake lever on shoe and adjuster strut and springs between shoes. Install parking brake cable in lever. Install shoes and hold-down springs on backing plate.
- Contract strut adjuster between shoes by pushing brake shoe away from strut while pushing quadrant against backing plate. Install rear drum, washer and castle nut. Tighten castle nut, insert cotter pin and install dust cap.
- To adjust rear brakes, pump brake pedal 3 to 5 times with a force of 66 lbs. (30 kg). Adjust parking brake and ensure that rear brakes do not drag.