Brake Adjuster: Testing and Inspection

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection




Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

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

* Excessive stretching, twisting, or binding
* The spring being bent, or broken at any point along the spring
* Excessive corrosion
* Missing

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

* The adjuster being bent, or broken
* Excessively worn, damaged, or missing teeth

3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (3) 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.