Ford Motor Co.

On all models except Escort and Lynx with 7" brakes, use a measuring tool to determine drum diameter and proper shoe diameter. Hold automatic adjusting lever out of engagement while rotating adjusting screw and adjust brake shoes to fit gauge. Rotate gauge around shoes to be sure of proper fit.
On Escort and Lynx with 7" brakes, pivot adjuster quadrant until it meshes with knurled pin and is in the 3rd or 4th notch of outboard end of quadrant. On all models, install drum and wheel. On Escort and Lynx, adjust wheel bearings. See Wheel Bearing Adjustment in SUSPENSION Section.

Fig 1: Adjusting Rear Brake Shoe-to-Drum Clearance (Adjustment Shown on Models with Iso-Clamp Suspension)
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On all models, complete adjustment by applying brakes several times while backing vehicle, with forward movement after each application. Use a minimum of 50 lbs. pressure on non-power brakes and 25 lbs. on power brakes.
NOTE: Do not allow lubricant to contact linings.