Brake Drum: Adjustments

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise and suitably support vehicle.
2. Tires and wheels.
3. Drums. Refer to Rear Brake Drum Replacement. Inspect Rear brakes.
a. Set J 21177-A so that it contacts inside diameter of drum.

Rear Brake Shoe Adjuster:

b. Position J 21177-A over brake shoes (13 and 14).
c. Turn adjuster (19) until brake shoes (13 and 14) contact J 21177-A. Outside diameter of primary shoe (13) and secondary shoe (14) will be approximately 1.27 mm (0.050 inch) less than the inside diameter of drum on each wheel.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Drums. Refer to Rear Brake Drum Replacement.
2. Tires and wheels.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Make several stops, applying firm force to brake pedal. Repeat until ample pedal reserve is built up.