Brake Shoe Assembly
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Some "U" series vehicles are equipped with leading/trailing brakes, identified by adjuster screw hole in backing plate, located above horizontal centerline of rear axle. All other models are equipped with dual-servo brakes, identified by adjuster screw hole at bottom of backing plate.
Brake assembly consists of backing plate, brake shoes, return springs, automatic adjusting assembly and a wheel cylinder.
Automatic adjusting assembly consists of an actuator lever, return spring, actuator link, adjusting screw and spring. Automatic adjustment is accomplished through movement of actuating lever and secondary shoe.