Drum Brake Shoes - Grand WAGONEER & Pickup: Removal

1. Raise vehicle and support with safety stands. Remove wheels. On models with full-floating rear axle, remove 2 screws that locate drum on hub.
2. On all models, remove primary shoe return spring, automatic adjuster actuator spring and secondary shoe return spring. Remove hold-down springs and brake shoe assemblies. See Fig 1 .
3. Disengage parking brake cable from parking brake lever, (parking brake strut is removed with brake shoe assembly). Place wheel cylinder clamps over wheel cylinders to retain pistons.
4. Inspect all springs, parking brake lever, automatic adjuster lever and pivot, and actuating lever. Replace weak springs, bent levers, or parts that are worn or broken.

Fig 1: Exploded View of Drum Brakes (W/Lever Operated Adjuster)

Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/JEEP CORP.