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Brake Carrier, Drum Brake: Removing

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-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Reset brake. Refer to REAR DRUM BRAKE, RESETTING .

-- Remove brake drum. Refer to BRAKE DRUM .

-- Remove the wheel bearing unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Remove the brake shoes. Refer to BRAKE DRUM .

-- Remove the brake cylinder. Refer to BRAKE CYLINDER .

-- Remove the threaded connections -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Carrier & Threaded Connections
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-- Remove the brake carrier -1- with the stub axle from the axle beam.

Cleaning:

WARNING:

Do not blow brake system using compressed air, the dust produced is harmful to health!

Use only appropriate solvents for cleaning brake system.