Drum Brake Hardware Inspection

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drum Brake System

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Visually inspect the drum brake system hold-down springs (15,22) for the following:
- Excessive corrosion
- Damaged or bent locating pins
- Broken spring coils
- Damaged retaining cups
Visually inspect the anchor spring (18) and the return springs (8,19) for the following:
- Excessive corrosion
- Excessive stretching
- Broken hook ends
- Twisting or binding
Replace the drum brake system hardware if necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Replacement .