Remove the brake shoes

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Fig 1: Identifying Brake Shoe Fixing Springs & Tool (999 7225)

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove the two fixing springs for the brake shoes. Use 9997225 .

Compress the spring and move it backward, and let up so that the spring's end fits the slot in the bracket and can be removed.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Shoes

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Detach the return spring at the expander.

Bend the brake shoes apart and remove them with the return spring and spacer.