Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Avoid taking the following actions when you service wheel brake parts:

Do not grind brake linings.
Do not sand brake linings.
Do not clean wheel brake parts with a dry brush or with compressed air.

Some models or aftermarket brake parts may contain asbestos fibers which can become airborne in dust. Breathing dust with asbestos fibers may cause serious bodily harm. Use a water-dampened cloth In order to remove any dust on brake parts. Equipment is available commercially in order to perform this washing function. These wet methods prevent fibers from becoming airborne.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Shoe Components

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Remove the drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
Disconnect the shoe return spring (17) from the front shoe (14).
Remove the shoe hold-down spring (12) from the font shoe.
Disconnect the anchor spring (10) from the front shoe.
Remove the following components:
- The shoe hold-down spring cups (11,13)
- The shoe pin (15)
- The front shoe (14)
- The anchor spring (10)
Remove the following components:
- The rear shoe hold-down spring (8)
- The shoe hold-down spring cups (7,9)
- The shoe pin (16)
- The adjuster spring (18)
- The park brake lever strut with the shoe return spring (17)
- The rear shoe (6)
Disconnect the park brake cable from the lever.
Remove the following components:
- The 2 C-shaped park brake lever washers (1,5)
- The park brake lever return ring (4)
- The park brake lever (3)
- The rear brake shoe adjuster actuator (2)
Inspect all of the drum brake components. Replace any component that exhibits any of the following conditions:
- Wear
- Rust
- Damage
Inspect the brake drum. Refinish or Replace as necessary. Refer to Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection .