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Brake Shoe: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the brake drum. See BRAKE DRUM .
    3. CAUTION: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.
  3. Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator. See Figure.
  4. Remove the straight end of the adjuster spring from the brake shoe.
  5. Remove the adjuster actuator from the brake shoe.
  6. Remove the return spring from the brake shoes.
  7. Remove the park brake cable from the park brake actuator lever.
  8. Remove the brake shoe hold-down springs and retainers from the brake shoes.
  9. Remove the adjuster from the brake shoes and the park brake actuator lever.
  10. Remove the horseshoe clip retaining the park brake actuator lever to the brake shoe.
  11. Remove the park brake actuator lever and wave washer from the brake shoe.
  12. Clean all of the drum brake system components with denatured alcohol.
  13. Inspect all of the drum brake system components. See DRUM BRAKE HARDWARE INSPECTION  and DRUM BRAKE ADJUSTING HARDWARE INSPECTION  under REAR DRUM BRAKE in ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
  14. Replace drum brake system components as necessary. See BRAKE HARDWARE .
  15. Inspect the wheel cylinder for the following conditions:
    • Brake fluid leakage
    • Worn or damaged dust boots
  16. Replace damaged or leaking wheel cylinders as necessary. See WHEEL CYLINDER .
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