Rear Brake Drum: Removal

Raise the rear of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the fender skirts. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Removing Rear Fender
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Release the parking brake, and remove the rear brake drum.
Check the wheel cylinder (A) for leakage. See Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Inspecting Brake Lining & Wheel Cylinder
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Check the brake linings (B) for cracking, glazing, wear, and contamination. See Fig 2 .
Measure the brake lining thickness (C). Measurement does not include brake shoe thickness. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Measure the inside diameter of the brake drum with inside vernier calipers. See Fig 3 .

Fig 3: Measuring Brake Drum Inside Diameter
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If the inside diameter of the brake drum is beyond the service limit, replace the brake drum. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS table.
Check the brake drum for scoring, grooves, cracks, and corrosion.