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Drum Brake Shoes - Fwd Models

NOTE: This adjustment is made only after brake lining replacement or if brake applications are insufficient to actuate automatic adjuster.
  1. Adjust parking brake after service brake adjustment. Remove adjusting hole covers. Insert adjusting tool, (C-3784; or thin-bladed screwdriver on Horizon and Omni), into star wheel and rotate until road wheel turns with slight drag (locked on Horizon and Omni).
  2. Back off star wheel (releasing adjuster lever if equipped) until wheels rotate freely with no drag. Back off 10 clicks on Horizon and Omni. Adjustments must be equal on both wheels.
Fig 1: Kelsey Hayes Automatic Adjuster Brake Assembly
G200100Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS
Fig 2: Adjusting Rear Brake Shoe-to-Drum Clearance
G26681Courtesy of CHRYSLER MOTORS
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