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Drum Brakes: Removal

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NOTE: Numbers in parenthesis refer to number in illustration.
  1. Remove drum brake. See Fig 1 .
  2. Using a 10-mm wrench, withdraw the parking brake cable from the backing plate. See Fig 2 .
  3. Remove shoe-to-shoe spring. See Fig 1 .
  4. Remove adjuster lever.
  5. Remove auto-adjuster assembly.
  6. Remove retainer spring.
  7. Remove shoe hold-down cup.
  8. Remove shoe hold-down spring.
  9. Remove shoe-to-lever spring.
  10. Remove shoe and lining assembly (10).
  11. Using a flat-tipped screwdriver or a similar tool, open up the retainer joint. See Fig 3 . Then remove the retainer.
  12. Remove wave washer. See Fig 1 .
  13. Remove parking lever.
  14. Remove shoe and lining assembly (15).
  15. Remove shoe hold-down pin.
  16. Disconnect brake line.
  17. Remove wheel cylinder assembly.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Drum Brakes
G00313502Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 2: Removing Parking Brake Cable
G00313503Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Fig 3: Removing Retainer
G00313459Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.