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 worn to a thickness of 1/16" (1.6 mm) on bonded linings, or when worn to within 1/32" (0.8 mm) from rivet heads 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 into drum. See Fig 1. Expand gauge until inner legs contact drum braking surface. Lock gauge in position.
- Reverse brake shoe adjustment gauge, and install onto 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 outer legs of gauge drag slightly on brake 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, followed by one reverse stop. Bring vehicle to complete standstill at each stop. Repeat procedure 8-10 times to operate automatic adjusters and equalize adjustment.