Rear Drum Brake: Removal
- Raise and suitably support rear of vehicle.
- Remove rear wheels and release parking brake.
- Using an impact driver, remove two mounting screws holding the drum and remove the brake 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.
- Remove top return spring.
- Remove front and rear shoe spring clip and hold down pins.
- Remove anti-rattle spring and adjuster spring.
- Note position of operating lever while holding front shoe, then remove bottom return spring.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from rear shoe by removing clip and washer.
- Remove front and rear brake shoes.
- Clean parts with a brake vacuum or solvent and inspect all parts for wear or damage.
Replace as necessary.