Rear Brake Shoes: Installation

Ensure strut assembly is not damaged or worn. Ensure yellow strut assembly is on right side of vehicle and white strut assembly is on left side. Preset strut assembly adjuster to 3.78" (96 mm). See Fig 1. To install, reverse removal procedure. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Brake Shoe Strut Assembly Adjuster Lever (Justy)

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Fig 2: Identifying Rear Drum Brake Components (Justy)

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1. On rear of backing plate, turn adjuster screw outward before installing new shoes. Apply white grease to adjusters and to backing plate at all locations where shoe touches plate.
2. To install shoes, reverse removal procedure. Return springs are not interchangeable from top to bottom. Lower spring has larger diameter. Adjust brakes, and bleed hydraulic system. See REAR DRUM BRAKE SHOES under ADJUSTMENTS. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM.