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Rear Drum Brake Shoe: Inspection

  1. Measure the lining thickness. If it exceeds the service limit, replace the brake shoe with a new part.

    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 severe, replace them.
  3. If the tension of the shoe return spring is very low, replace it. Be careful not to confuse the upper and lower shoe return springs.