Inspection After Removal

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Lining Thickness Inspection

Check the thickness of the shoe lining.
Standard thickness (A): Refer to "PARKING DRUM BRAKE ".

Wear limit thickness (A): Refer to "PARKING DRUM BRAKE ".

Fig 1: Identifying Shoe Lining Thickness
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

Check the drum inner diameter.
Standard inner diameter: Refer to "PARKING DRUM BRAKE ".

Wear limit of inner diameter: Refer to "PARKING DRUM BRAKE ".

Fig 2: Identifying Drum Inner Diameter
Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Other Inspections

Check the shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shoe hold-down pins for excessive wear and corrosion.
Check the upper and lower return springs for sagging.
Check the adjuster for rough operation.
When disassembling the adjuster, apply PBC (Poly Butyl Cuprysil) grease or equivalent to the adjuster threads.
Check either visually or with a vernier caliper for any excessive wear, cracks, or damage inside the drum.