Rear Brake Shoes
NOTE:
Brakes are self-adjusting. Under normal circumstances, manual adjustment is only required if shoes are removed. Replace brake shoes when lining is 1/16" on bonded linings and 1/32" from rivet on riveted linings.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels and brake drums. Ensure right and left automatic adjuster lever and cable are properly connected.
- Insert brake shoe adjustment gauge in drum. See Fig 1 . Expand gauge until inner legs contact drum braking surface. Lock gauge in position.
- Reverse the brake shoe adjustment gauge, and install it on brake shoes. See Fig 2 . Position gauge legs at shoe centers. If gauge does not fit (too loose or too tight), adjust brake shoes accordingly.
- Turn star adjuster wheel (by hand) to expand or retract brake shoes. Continue adjustment until gauge outside legs have a slight drag on shoes. Repeat procedure on opposite brake shoe assembly.
- Install brake drum and wheels. Lower vehicle. Make final adjustment by driving vehicle and making one forward stop (complete stop), followed by one reverse stop (complete stop). Repeat procedure 8-10 times to operate automatic adjusters and equalize adjustment.