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Rear Drum Brake Shoes: Removal

  1. Release tension from parking brake system.
  2. Raise vehicle on hoist. Remove rear wheels.
  3. Remove brake drum retaining screw.
  4. Remove rear drum. If difficulty is encountered removing the drum, perform the following:
    1. Insert a screwdriver in backing plate access hole and push parking brake lever toward the outside of the drum to release the shoes from the adjuster. See Figure .
    2. Remove brake drum.
  5. Remove upper return spring. DO NOT overextend the springs.
  6. Remove upper return spring retaining bracket.
  7. Detach adjuster lever and the spring.
  8. Pull brake shoes apart slightly and remove adjuster unit.
  9. Remove brake shoe hold-down springs and pins.
  10. Remove the leading (front) brake shoe and trailing (rear) brake shoe from parking brake cable.
  11. Disassemble brake adjuster components (adjusting socket, screw, clip, and nut).
  12. Clean adjusting socket, screw, and nut in clean denatured alcohol.
  13. Inspect adjuster assembly, making sure that the adjuster screw threads smoothly into the adjusting nut, over the full threaded length.
    14. NOTE: If wheel cylinder is found to be damaged, replace it. DO NOT attempt to repair wheel cylinder.
  14. Inspect wheel cylinder for leakage, cuts or damaged boots. Ensure that wheel cylinder is not seized.
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