Drum Brake Shoe
NOTE:
Normally self-adjusting drum brakes will not require adjustment. However, when brake shoes are replaced, it is recommended to manually make initial adjustment.
- Raise vehicle so rear wheels are free to turn. Remove rubber plug from brake backing plate. Insert brake adjusting tool through adjusting hole in backing plate.
- Push against star wheel of adjusting screw. Move handle of tool upward until a slight drag is felt when wheel is rotated.
- Insert a thin screwdriver through adjusting hole, pushing lever out of engagement with star wheel. DO NOT bend lever. While holding lever out of engagement, back off star wheel until wheel rotates with no drag. Repeat procedure for other rear wheel. Install rubber plug in brake backing plate.