Drum Brake System: Adjustments

Drum Brake Adjustment

^ Tools Required
^ J21177-A Drum-to-Brake Shoe Clearance Gage

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the rear wheels and tires.
3. Remove the rear drums.
4. Set the J21177-A so that the J21177-A contacts the inside diameter of the drum at the widest point.





5. Position the J 21177-A over the shoes at the widest point.





6. Turn the adjuster nut until the shoes just contact the J 21177-A.
7. Repeat steps two through five for the other rear brake assembly.
8. Install the rear drums.
9. Install the rear wheels and tires.
10. Lower the vehicle.