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Rear Drum Brake Shoe: Inspection

  1. Measure the lining thickness. If the thickness of lining is outside the service limit, replace the shoes.

    Lining thickness: 

    Standard: 

    4.1 mm (0.161 in) 

    Service limit: 

    1.5 mm (0.059 in) 

  2. If the deformation or wear of back plate, shoe, etc. are notable, replace them.
  3. When the shoe return spring tension is excessively weakened, replace it, taking care to identify the upper and lower springs.