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Rear Drum Brakes: Removal

  1. Release parking brake. Raise vehicle onto hoist and remove rear wheel.
  2. Remove brake drum retaining screw.
  3. Remove rear drum. If difficult to release, insert a screwdriver into access hole and push parking brake lever toward outside of drum to release shoes from adjuster.
  4. Remove upper return spring.
  5. Remove upper return spring retaining bracket.
  6. Detach adjuster lever and spring.
  7. Pull brake shoes apart slightly and remove adjuster unit.
  8. Remove brake shoe hold down springs and pins.
  9. Remove leading (front) brake shoe and trailing (rear) brake shoe from parking brake cable.
  10. Disassemble brake adjuster components: adjusting socket, screw, clip, and nut.
  11. Clean adjusting socket, screw, and nut.
  12. Inspect adjuster assembly, making sure that adjuster screw threads smoothly into adjustment nut.
  13. Inspect wheel cylinder for leakage, cuts or damaged boots. Ensure wheel cylinder is not seized.
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