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Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Brake Shoe Replacement

^ Tools Required
^ J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.





2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake drum.

Important: Be advised to repair one rear drum brake shoe assembly at a time. This enables you to use the other drum brake shoe assembly for visual reference.

4. Remove the adjuster spring.





5. Use the J 38400 (1) to spread the top of the brake shoes to remove the adjuster assembly (2) and the adjuster lever from the brake shoe.
6. Position the hook end of the J 38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the brake shoe.





7. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring while removing the brake shoe.
8. Disconnect the park brake lever from the brake shoe by removing the retaining clip.

Installation Procedure





1. Connect the park brake lever to the brake shoe and install the retaining clip.
2. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.





3. Position the hook end of the J38400 (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring engages the brake shoe web hole.





4. Use the J38400 (1) to spread the top of the brake shoes to install the adjuster assembly (2) and the adjuster lever to the brake shoe.
5. Install the adjuster spring.
6. Adjust the drum brake system.
7. Install the brake drum.
8. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
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