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Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

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Fig 1: Identifying Park Brake Adjuster Actuator Components
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CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .
  1. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (2) for the following:
    • Excessive corrosion
    • Excessive stretching
    • Broken hook ends
    • Twisting or binding
    • Missing
  2. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system adjuster hardware requires replacement.
  3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (1) for the following conditions:
    • Bent
    • Broken
    • Missing
    • Broken spring attachment tab
  4. If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.
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