Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .

Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Hold Down Springs

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Remove the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1).
Compress the spring and rotate the assembly 1/4 turn to remove from the hold down pins.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shoe Lower Spring

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Remove the lower brake shoe spring (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Primary Brake Shoe

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Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) outward, disengage the return spring from the brake shoe web and remove the primary brake shoe.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Shoe Return Spring

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Remove the brake shoe return spring (1).
Inspect and replace any missing, worn, or damaged drum brake hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .