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Shoe And Lining - Parking Brake: Installation

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NOTE: The following procedure may be used to install shoes on either side of the vehicle.
NOTE: Inspect springs, adjuster, lever and aluminum shoe anchor pin for wear or damage prior to installation. Replace as necessary.
Fig 1: Identifying Parking Brake Components
GC0001584Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
1 - ACTUATOR
2 - SUPPORT
3 - ADJUSTER SPRING
4 - RETURN SPRING
5 - CALIPER ADAPTER
6 - SHOES
7 - HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND PINS
8 - ADJUSTER
  1. Install lower brake shoe hold-down pin (7) through rear of support (2).
  2. Install lower shoe (6) against support plate (2).
  3. Install lower brake shoe hold-down clip (7).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Actuator
    GC0001585Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - PARKING BRAKE SHOE ACTUATOR
    2 - CABLE END
  4. Install shoe actuator lever (1) on end of parking brake cable (2). Make sure actuator lever is positioned with word "UP" facing outward.
    Fig 3: Identifying Parking Brake Components
    GC0001584Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - ACTUATOR
    2 - SUPPORT
    3 - ADJUSTER SPRING
    4 - RETURN SPRING
    5 - CALIPER ADAPTER
    6 - SHOES
    7 - HOLD-DOWN CLIPS AND PINS
    8 - ADJUSTER
  5. Install return spring (4) to lower shoe (6).
  6. Install upper shoe (6) against support plate and onto shoe actuator lever.
  7. Install upper brake shoe hold-down pin (7) through rear of support and upper shoe.
  8. Install upper brake shoe hold-down clip (7).
  9. Attach return spring (4) to upper shoe (6).
  10. Install shoe adjuster (8). Place end of adjuster with star wheel upward.
  11. Install parking brake shoe adjuster spring (3).
    Fig 4: Measuring Parking Brake Drum Diameter
    GC0000933Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Using Brake Shoe Gauge, Special Tool C-3919, or equivalent, measure inside diameter of parking brake drum portion of rotor. Set gauge.
    Fig 5: Measuring Parking Brake Shoes
    GC0000932Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - BRAKE SHOE GAUGE
    2 - ADJUSTER STAR WHEEL
  13. Place Gauge (1) over parking brake shoes at widest point.
  14. Using adjuster star wheel (2), adjust parking brake shoes until linings on both park brake shoes just touch jaws on gauge. This will give a good preliminary adjustment of parking brake shoes, before a final adjustment is made at end of this procedure.
  15. Install hub and bearing with wheel speed sensor as well as all components necessary to access it. (Refer to SUSPENSION/REAR/HUB / BEARING - INSTALLATION)
  16. Lower vehicle.
  17. Perform final adjustment of parking brake shoes. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/SHOES - ADJUSTMENT) 
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