Rear Drum Brakes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| 1 - DUST CAP |
| 2 - NUT |
| 3 - DRUM |
| 4 - HUB AND BEARING |
| 5 - WHEEL CYLINDER |
| 6 - SUPPORT PLATE |
| 7 - BRAKE SHOES |
All rear drum brake equipped vehicles feature 228mm rear drum brakes sales code designated BRB or BRK. The drum brakes are all two-shoe (7), internal-expanding type with an automatic adjuster screw.
Each rear drum brake consists of these major components as well as the attaching hardware: See Fig 1.
- Drum (3)
- Shoes (7)
- Support Plate (6)
- Wheel Cylinder (5)
The rear drum brakes also serve as part of the parking brake system. (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE - DESCRIPTION)