Parking Brake Shoes: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: One parking brake she kit contains the linings required for both the LH and RH side.

All vehicles

NOTE: Make sure the parking brake control is fully released.

Relieve the tension on the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to PARKING BRAKE CABLE TENSION RELEASE .

E-350 with dual rear wheels (DRW)

Remove the wheel hub assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEEL HUBS AND BEARINGS - FULL FLOATING AXLE - DANA .
E-150, E-250, E-350 with single rear wheels (SRW)
Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to REAR DISC BRAKE

All vehicles

NOTE: The SRW is show, the DRW is similar.

Fig 1: Removing Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw.
Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw spring.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw Spring
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the brake shoe hold-down clips and pins.

Fig 3: Removing Brake Shoe Hold-Down Clips And Pins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Position the brake shoes apart and remove the brake shoes and the retracting spring assembly from the axle.
- Remove the inner and outer retraction springs from the brake shoes.
  
  Fig 4: Removing Brake Shoes And Retracting Spring Assembly From Axle
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.