Shoe & Lining Replacement: Removal
- Release parking brake and loosen parking brake cable at equalizer. If necessary, back off brake adjustment before removing brake drums. Remove return springs. Remove brake shoe hold down springs and cups. Lift up on parking brake actuator lever and remove actuator link. Remove actuator lever and return spring.
- Separate brake shoes from wheel cylinder connecting links. Remove parking brake strut and spring. Disconnect parking brake cable. Remove brake shoes, spring and adjusting screw from backing plate. Detach spring and screw from brake shoes. Remove parking brake lever from secondary shoe.
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