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Brake Shoe Clearance Adjustment

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  1. Remove the rear brake drums. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
  2. Adjust the rear drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  3. Install the rear brake drums and secure with hand tightened wheel nuts installed with the cone facing outward.
  4. With all tension relieved from the park brake cables, rotate the rear brake drums. Observe the amount of effort required for rotation, and the amount of drag, if present.
  5. If drag is present, repeat steps 1-4
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