Drums Removed
- Adjustment is made with brake drums cold and parking brakes correctly adjusted. Measure inside diameter of brake drum with brake shoe adjustment gauge. See Fig 1
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- Reverse adjustment gauge. Apply gauge to brake shoes on a line parallel to ground and through center of axle. Hold automatic adjuster lever away from adjusting screw. Turn screw until outside diameter of shoes contacts gauge. See Fig 2
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- Install brake drum and wheel assembly. Complete adjustment by applying brakes quickly several times while driving vehicle in reverse. Check brake operation by making several stops while driving forward.