Rear Brake Shoes & Wheel Cylinders: Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Clean and sand brake shoe contact points on backing plate. Apply a light coating of lithium base grease to brake shoe contact points on backing plate. Lubricate adjusting screw, pivot nut and socket.
2. Install primary and secondary shoes in original positions. Adjust brake shoes. See REAR BRAKE SHOES ADJUSTMENT  . Bleed air from system.

NOTE: Socket end of adjusting screw assembly and adjusting lever are marked with an "R" or "L" for reassembly onto proper side of vehicle. Interchanging adjusting screw assembly and adjusting lever from one side of vehicle to other will cause brake shoes to retract when automatic adjuster is operated.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Assembly Components (B2300, B3000 & B4000)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Rear Drum Brake Assembly (B2300, B3000 & B4000)

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1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Apply lithium base grease to wheel cylinder and anchor sliding parts, adjuster threads and shoe contact points on backing plate.
2. Install primary and secondary shoes in original positions (secondary shoe is longer). Adjust brake shoes. See REAR BRAKE SHOES ADJUSTMENT  . Bleed air from system.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Drum Brake Assembly (MX-3 & Protege Shown; MX-6 & 626 Are Similar)

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.