Brake Shoes: Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. After installing brake shoes, adjust brake shoes by setting distance (measured from outer surface of each brake lining) to 9.87" (250.7 mm).
2. Adjust parking brake at equalizer (there must not be any free play between parking brake lever on brake shoe and adjusting rod). Install brake drum and depress brake pedal several times to set self-adjusting mechanism.

To install, reverse removal procedures. Ensure that lug on adjusting wedge faces backing plate. Adjust wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT in SUSPENSION - REAR article. Apply brake firmly to set self-adjusting mechanism.