Drum Brake Shoe & Lining - RWD Models: Installation

Lubricate all brake shoe contact points and pivot end of parking brake lever. Insert brake lever into hole of secondary shoe from inner side of shoe web. Connect brake lever to cable. Slide secondary shoe against backing plate and anchor pin, while engaging shoe web with push rod (if equipped).
Slide parking brake strut behind hub and into lever slot. Install anti-rattle spring on strut. Spring tab must point up and rearward on outside of shoe web on 10" left brake and, point down and forward on inside of shoe web on 10" right brake.
Slide primary shoe into position, engaging shoe with push rod (if equipped) and strut. Install anchor plate and adjuster cable. Install primary shoe return spring. While holding cable guide in position on secondary shoe, install return spring through guide and into web. Place other end over anchor pin. Squeeze spring ends around anchor pin with pliers until parallel.
NOTE: Cable guide must remain flat and secondary spring must overlap primary spring.
Install adjusting assembly between shoes with star wheel next to secondary shoe. Install shoe-to-shoe spring; coil must be forward and opposite adjuster lever on 11" brakes.
NOTE: Left star wheel is cadmium plated and stamped "L" on stud end; right star is Black and stamped "R" on stud end. Assemblies must be installed as indicated.
Install adjusting lever and spring over pivot pin. Lock lever in position by sliding it lightly rearward. Install shoe retaining nails, retainers and springs. Thread adjuster cable over guide and hook end of overload spring in lever. Install drums. Adjust and bleed brakes. Check for proper brake operation before moving vehicle.

NOTE: Cable eye must be tight against anchor and in a straight line with guide.