Rear Brake Shoes & Wheel Cylinders: Removal
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CAUTION:
Use of a drum puller or a torch is not recommended. Drum distortion can result.
NOTE:
If the drum is rusted to the axle shaft pilot diameter, tap the center of the brake drum between the lug bolts. If drums will not come off, loosen the brake shoe adjusting screw nut by using a screwdriver to move the brake shoe adjusting lever off the brake adjuster screw. Move the adjustment tool handle downward to loosen the brake shoe adjusting screw nut enough for brake drum removal.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove rear wheel assemblies. Remove brake drum. Machine or replace drum as necessary if inner diameter is not as specified. See DRUM BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove secondary shoe return spring, then primary shoe return spring. See Figure . Remove adjuster cable, cable guide, adjusting lever return spring and adjusting lever. Remove adjusting lever spring and adjusting screw.
- Remove parking brake strut, hold down springs and shoes. Disconnect parking brake cable from lever. Disassemble parking brake lever from shoe by removing retaining clip and spring washer.
- Remove brake cylinder-to-shoe connecting links. Disconnect brake line from brake cylinder. Remove brake cylinder.