American Motors

After wheel brake units have been disassembled for any reason, an initial adjustment must be made before drum installation. A suitable clearance gauge tool (J-21177-01) must be used to pre-set the shoe-to-drum clearance. With brake assemblies reassembled, drive car in reverse, making 10-15 "hard" stops with 1 forward brake application between each reverse stop. Ensure pedal travel is adequate before road testing. To adjust brakes without removing drums, remove access hole cover from backing plate, insert adjusting tool and turn star until wheel is locked. Insert a thin rod into same hole and push adjusting lever of star. Mark star and back off 1 complete revolution. Replace cover plug.