Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. After removing the wheel, remove the brake drum.
2. After removing the rear wheel bearing nut, remove the rear hub with the brake drum.





3. Remove the shoe return lower spring, shoe hold down spring.
4. Remove the shoes and adjuster as an assembly.





5. Inspect the brake lining and drum for proper contact.
6. Inspect the wheel cylinder outside for excessive corrosion and damage.
7. Inspect the backing plate for wear or damage.





INSTALLATION
1. Apply the specified grease to the locations indicated in the illustration and to each component.
- Shoe and backing plate contact surfaces.
- Shoe and anchor plate contact surfaces.
Recommended grease: Multipurpose grease SAE J310, NLGI No.2 or equivalent.





2. Install the shoe hold down pin.
3. Assemble the return spring with the push rod shorted.





4. After assembling the drum components, pull the parking brake lever all the way up several times.