Brake Shoes: Installation

1. To install, reverse removal procedure. Adjust brake shoes so that distance from lining surface on leading shoe to lining surface on trailing shoe is 9.87" (250.7 mm).
2. Adjust parking brake at equalizer. There should be no free play between parking brake lever on brake shoe and adjusting rod. Install brake drum. Depress brake pedal several times to set self-adjusting mechanism.

To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure that lug on adjusting wedge faces backing plate. Adjust wheel bearings. See WHEEL BEARINGS  in ADJUSTMENTS section of this article. Apply brake firmly to set self-adjusting mechanism.