Drum Brake Shoes - Except MONACO & Premier: Removal

Release brake adjustment. Remove grease cap, cotter pin, lock nut and washer. Remove brake drum and bearings. Remove parking brake cable, shoe anchor springs and hold-down springs. Spread shoes and remove adjuster assembly.See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

Fig 1: Drum Brake Assy (Kelsey Hayes)(Except Monaco & Premier)
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Fig 2: Drum Brake Assy (Varga)(Except Monaco & Premier)
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Remove brake shoes by raising parking brake lever. Pull shoe away from support to remove spring tension and disengaging spring from support. Remove springs from brake shoes.