Rear Drum Brake: Inspection
- Raise and suitably support rear of vehicle.
- Remove rear wheels and release parking brake.
- Using an impact driver, remove two mounting screws holding brake drum. Remove drum.NOTE: If brake drum is difficult to remove, thread two 8 mm jacking bolts into two threaded holes provided on drum face and tighten evenly.
- Inspect wheel cylinders for brake fluid leaks.
- Measure lining thickness. Replace both linings if either is less than specification.
Minimum lining thickness: 0.04 in (1.0 mm)
- Inspect lining for cracks, uneven wear or oil contamination. Repair or replace as necessary.
- Measure drum inside diameter. Replace drum if diameter is greater than specification.
Maximum diameter: 7.87 in (200 mm)
- Inspect drums for cracks, grooves or uneven wear. Resurface or replace as necessary.
- Verify new or repaired drum-to-shoe contact.