Park Brake Shoes - Drum In Hat

Fig 1: Brake Shoes

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1 - SUPPORT PLATE

2 - PARK BRAKE SHOES

3 - EQUALIZER

4 - SPRINGS

5 - HOLD DOWN CLIPS

6 - ADJUSTER

NOTE: On a new vehicle or after parking brake lining replacement, it is recommended that the parking brake system be conditioned prior to use. This is done by making one stop from 25 mph on dry pavement or concrete using light to moderate force on the parking brake lever.

Reassemble the rear park brake shoes (2). See Fig 1.

Fig 2: Brake Adjustment

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1 - STAR WHEEL

2 - LEVER

3 - BRAKE SHOE WEB

4 - SCREWDRIVER

5 - ADJUSTING TOOL

6 - ADJUSTER SPRING

Adjust the rear brake shoes (1). See ADJUSTMENTS . See Fig 2.
Install the disc brake rotor. See INSTALLATION .
Install the disc brake caliper. See INSTALLATION .
Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Lower the vehicle.