Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection





Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (3) for the following conditions:

* The spring being bent, or broken at any point along the spring

* Excessive corrosion

* Missing

2. Visually inspect the adjuster assembly (1) for the following conditions:

* The adjuster being bent, or broken

* Excessively worn, damaged, or missing teeth

3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever for the following conditions:

* The lever being bent, or broken

* The lever to adjuster surface being excessively worn

* Broken spring attachment tab

* Missing

4. If any of the conditions listed were found, the affected part, or parts require replacement. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Replacement Drum Brake Hardware Replacement.