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Brake Shoes

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  1. Inspect and measure the thickness of the brake shoe friction material. For additional information, refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
    • Minor surface cracks do not require shoe replacement, however, if there are missing chunks or cracks in the lining through to the backing plate, install new brake shoes.
    • If the thickness of the friction material is less than the specified thickness, install new brake shoes.
    • 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.
    • Verify correct brake shoe adjustment.
    • For additional information, refer to DRUM BRAKE .
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