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Drum Brake Shoes - Except MONACO & Premier

NOTE: Adjust brakes shoes only after replacing brake lining or if brake applications are insufficient to actuate automatic adjuster.
  1. Adjust parking brake after service brake adjustment. Remove adjusting hole covers. Insert Adjuster (C-3784), or thin-bladed screwdriver into star wheel and rotate until wheel turns with slight drag (locked on Acclaim, Horizon, Omni and Spirit).
  2. On all models except Acclaim, Horizon, Omni and Spirit, back off star wheel while using welding rod to push adjusting lever (if equipped) away from star wheel. Wheels should rotate freely without drag.
  3. On Acclaim, Horizon, Omni and Spirit, back off adjuster 10 clicks. On all models, adjustments must be equal on both wheels.
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