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Removal And Installation

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  1. Remove the brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Brake Shoes .
  2. Disconnect the brake tube fitting nut.
    • To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
  3. Remove the 2 wheel cylinder bolts and remove the wheel cylinder.
    • To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
  4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.