Inspection After Removal

Lining Thickness Inspection

• Check thickness of lining.

  Standard thickness "A" : 3.2 mm (0.126 in) 

  Repair limit thickness "A" : 1.5 mm (0.059 in) 

  Fig 1: Identifying Thickness Of Lining

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

  Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

• Check drum inner diameter.

  Standard inner diameter : 190 mm (7.48 in) dia. 

  Maximum inner diameter : 191 mm (7.52 in) dia. 

  Fig 2: Identifying Drum Inner

  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

  Other Inspections

• Check the following:
  • Shoe for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
  • Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
  • Anti-rattle pin for excessive wear and corrosion.
  • Return spring for sagging.
• Check that adjuster moves smoothly.
• Visually check the inside of drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage. Check the inside of drum using a pair of vernier calipers.
• Replace with new part if malfunction is detected on the above part.
• When disassembling adjuster, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the threads. Refer to "COMPONENTS ".