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Rear Drum Brake Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to come in contact with vehicle body; wash away with water and wipe off completely if spilled.
  1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
  2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
  3. Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the wheels.
  4. Release the parking brake.
  5. Remove the brake drum from brake assembly. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drum Brake Drum. >
  6. Remove the brake shoe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Drum Brake Shoe. >
  7. Disconnect the brake hose. < Ref. to REAR BRAKE HOSE (DRUM BRAKE) , Removal, Brake Hose. >
  8. Remove the hub.

    < Ref. to REMOVAL , Rear Axle. >

  9. Disconnect the ABS wheel speed sensor from back plate.
  10. Remove the brake assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Assembly
    G03808669Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  11. Remove the bolts installing wheel cylinder on back plate, and remove it.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Cylinder Bolts
    G03808670Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
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