Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection
- Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring for the following:
- Excessive Corrosion
- Excessive Stretching
- Broken Hook Ends
- Twisting Or Binding
- Missing
See Figure
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- 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
See Figure
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- If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.