Rear Brake Shoes: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Plymouth Sundance, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, 1994 Dodge Shadow, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise and support vehicle. Back off brake adjuster if necessary. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, lock nut and washer. Remove brake drum and bearing. Remove automatic adjuster lever spring, shoe return springs and hold-down springs. See Figure. Spread shoes and remove adjuster screw assembly.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever. Pull shoe away from support to remove spring tension and disengage spring from support. Remove parking brake lever from brake shoe.