Adjusting Screw: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lubricate brake shoe backing plate, adjusting screw threads, socket and socket face with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lubricant.
- Install adjusting screw assembly and adjusting screw spring on brake shoes. The coils of the adjusting screw spring must not touch the adjusting screw.
- Install brake shoes on backing plate.
- Install strut spring on parking brake strut.
- Install parking brake strut.
- Install actuator lever and lever pivot.
- Install actuator lever return spring.
- Install hold down pins.
- Install hold down springs.
- Install brake shoe guide.
- Install brake shoe return springs.
- Install brake drum. See REAR BRAKE DRUM .
- Install wheels.
- Adjust brakes. See REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS.
- Lower vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not interchange the right and left adjusting screws.