Inspection After Removal

Lining Thickness Inspection

Check lining thickness.

Standard thickness (A): Refer to "REAR DRUM BRAKE ".

Repair limit thickness (A): Refer to "REAR DRUM BRAKE ".

Fig 1: Identifying Lining Thickness

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Drum Inner Diameter Inspection

Check inner diameter of brake drum.

Measurement area: lining contact surface (center)

Standard inner diameter: Refer to "REAR DRUM BRAKE ".

Repair limit inner diameter: Refer to "REAR DRUM BRAKE ".

Fig 2: Identifying Inner Diameter Of Brake Drum

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Wheel Cylinder Leakage Inspection

Check wheel cylinder for brake fluid leakage.
Check for wear, damage, and looseness. If any non-standard condition is found, replace it.

Fig 3: Locating Wheel Cylinder

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Other Inspections

Check the following:

Inside of the drum for excessive wear, damage, and cracks.
Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
Shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
Return spring for sagging.
Check back plate for damage, cracks, and deformation. Replace back plate as necessary.

Replace applicable part as necessary.