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Brake Pads/Shoes - Rear Drum: Removal

  1. Raise the vehicle.
  2. Remove both rear tire and wheel assemblies from the vehicle.
  3. Begin on one side of the vehicle.
  4. Remove the brake drum retaining clips (if equipped).
  5. Remove the brake drum.
  6. Remove the automatic adjustment lever from the brake shoe.
  7. Remove the hold down clips and pins attaching the leading and trailing brake shoes to the brake support plate.
  8. Remove the leading and trailing brake shoes, upper return spring and automatic adjuster screw from the brake support plate as an assembly.
  9. Disassemble the shoes completely once on the bench.
  10. Repeat the above procedure to the rear brakes on the other side of the vehicle.