Brake Drums Removed

WARNING:

Asbestos fiber dust can be present on brake and clutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

Brake and clutch assemblies must be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers, such as a Brake/Clutch/Service Vacuum. The bag must be labeled per the occupational safety and health act (OSHA) instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning must be done wet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians must wear government-approved toxic dust purifying, respirators. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

OSHA requires areas where asbestos dust generation is possible to be isolated and posted with warning signs. Only technicians performing brake or clutch repair are to be present in the area. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

NOTE:

After adjusting the rear brake shoes and linings, check the parking brake for correct operation. Make sure the parking brake cable equalizer operates freely. See PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Measuring Brake Drum Inside Diameter Using SST

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

Using (SST 206-D002 or equivalent), measure the brake drum inside diameter.

Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Brake Shoes Using SST
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Adjust the rear brake shoes and linings.
- Rotate the brake adjusting screw until the brake shoes and linings touch (SST 206-D002 or equivalent).