Brake Shoes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
It is not required to install new brake shoes if the friction material thickness is within specifications. It is also not required to install new brake shoes when the brake drums are machined.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to DRUM BRAKE article.
- Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake shoe friction material. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- If there are missing chunks or cracks in the friction material through to the backing plate, install new brake shoes. Refer to DRUM BRAKE article.
- If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake shoes. Refer to DRUM BRAKE article.
- Verify that the mounting hardware is installed correctly and operating correctly. Install new hardware as necessary.
- Verify that the backing plate contact points are free of corrosion that may cause binding. Clean or install new as necessary.