Rear Brake Shoes: Installation
- Install parking brake lever onto adjusting lever with NEW "C" washer. Install lever assembly on rear shoe and retain in position temporarily with NEW "C" washer.
- Measure clearance between adjusting lever and rear shoe. Remove "C" washer and install correct shim(s) which will give clearance of 0-.014" (0-.35 mm). Install and stake "C" washer. Ensure that lever moves.
- Complete installation by reversing removal procedure. Adjuster mechanisms are not interchangeable. Left wheel has left-hand threads; right wheel, right-hand threads. Install drum and bleed hydraulic system.
NOTE:
Shims are available in 6 sizes: .008" (.2 mm), .012" (.3 mm), .016" (.4 mm), .020" (.5 mm), .024" (.6 mm) and .035" (.9 mm). Shims may be installed in pairs to provide proper clearance.
- Install adjusting lever and parking brake lever to rear shoe with NEW "C" washer. Measure clearance between lever and shoe.
- Remove "C" washer and install correct shim(s) which will give clearance of 0-.014" (0-.35 mm). Install and stake "C" washer. Ensure that lever moves.
- Complete installation by reversing removal procedure. Adjuster mechanisms are not interchangeable. Left-hand thread is for right wheel and right-hand thread is for left wheel. Install drum and bleed hydraulic system.