Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Remove the drum brake adjusting hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Replacement.





2. Remove the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1).

Compress the spring and rotate the assembly 1/4 turn to remove from the hold down pins.





3. Remove the lower brake shoe spring (1).





4. Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) outward, disengage the return spring from the brake shoe web and remove the primary brake shoe.





5. Remove the brake shoe return spring (1).

6. Inspect and replace any missing, worn, or damaged drum brake hardware. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection Drum Brake Hardware Inspection.

Installation Procedure





1. Install the brake shoe return spring (1).

Insert the hook end of the return spring to the brake shoe from behind the web.





2. Install the primary brake (1) shoe return spring and position the primary brake shoe to the rear brake backing plate.

Insert the hook end of the return spring to the brake shoe web from the outer face.





3. Install the lower brake shoe spring (1).





4. Install the brake shoe hold down springs and cups (1).

Compress the spring and rotate the assembly 1/4 turn to install to the hold down pins.

5. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement Removal and Replacement.