Rear Brake Drum & Linings: Reassembly
- To install, reverse removal procedure. Using brake grease, lubricate all brake shoe sliding surfaces, adjuster nut and rod threads, shoe-to-adjuster contact points and shoe-to-wheel cylinder and anchor.
- After installing brake shoes, set initial clearance between shoe and drum with adjuster. See INITIAL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS table. After installation is complete, adjust final clearance between shoe and drum by operating parking brake several times.
INITIAL CLEARANCE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | In. (mm) |
|---|---|
| Pathfinder & Pickup | .010-.016 (.25-.41) |
| All Other Models | .014-.022 (.36-.56) |