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Drum Brake

  1. Raise and support rear of vehicle. Release parking brake. Uncrimp lock nut and remove it. Remove brake drum. Insert screwdriver between adjusting plate and quadrant. Twist screwdriver to disengage teeth.
  2. Push quadrant adjusting lever toward backing plate. See Fig 1 . Replace drum. Install new lock nut and secure by crimping. Operate brake pedal a few times to reset adjuster. Adjust parking brake.
Fig 1: Moving Quadrant on Drum Brake Adjuster
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