Drum Adjusting Hardware Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal, 2003 Buick Century, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.