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Rear Drum Brake: Installation

NOTE:
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle: it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint. Wash it off immediately with water.
  • To prevent spills, cover the hose joints with rags or shop towels.
  • Use only a genuine wheel cylinder special bolt.
  1. Apply sealant (C) between the wheel cylinder (A) and backing plate (B), and install the wheel cylinder.
    Fig 1: Bolt, Wheel Cylinder, Backing Plate And Brake Tubes With Torque Specifications
    G04863220Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. Connect the brake tubes (D) to the wheel cylinder.
  3. Connect the parking brake cable to the parking brake lever.
  4. Clean the threaded portions of adjuster sleeve (A) and push rod female (B). Coat the threads of the adjuster assembly with grease. To shorten the clevis, turn the adjuster bolt (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Adjuster Sleeve And Adjuster Bolt
    G04863221Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Hook the shoe adjuster lever, then install it to the brake shoe.
  6. Install the adjuster assembly and upper return spring (D) as right direction. Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust covers.
  7. Install the lower return spring (E).
  8. Apply brake cylinder grease or equivalent rubber grease to the sliding surfaces shown in illustration. Don't get grease on the brake linings.
    Fig 3: Identifying Sliding Surfaces
    G04863222Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  9. Apply brake cylinder grease or equivalent rubber grease to the brake shoe ends and opposite edges of the shoes shown in illustration. Don't get grease on the brake linings.
    Fig 4: Identifying Brake Shoe Ends And Edges
    G04863223Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  10. Install the brake shoes (A) onto the backing plate. Be careful not to damage the wheel cylinder dust covers.
  11. Install the shoe hole down pins (B) and the shoe hole down springs.
    Fig 5: Identifying Upper Return Spring And Shoe Hold Pins
    G04863224Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  12. Install the brake drum.
  13. If the wheel cylinder has been removed, bleed the brake system.
  14. Depress the brake pedal several times to set the self-adjusting brake.
  15. Adjust the parking brake.
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