Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

NOTES, WARNINGS, AND HINTS
Fundamentals and Basics
PARTS REMINDER LIST
Fundamentals and Basics
RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment

PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Fundamentals and Basics
3. Begin repairs, lift and support rear of vehicle, remove rear wheels and release the parking-brake.
4. Remove and Inspect drums, resurface or replace if necessary.
Testing and Inspection
5. Clean and Inspect rear brake assembly.
Testing and Inspection
6. Remove brake-shoes.
Service and Repair
7. Replace backing-plate if necessary.
Service and Repair
8. Rebuild or replace wheel-cylinder if necessary.
Service and Repair
9. Install brake-shoes.
Service and Repair
10. Install drum and Adjust brakes.
Adjustments
11. Bleed brakes.
Brake Bleeding
12. Adjust parking-brake.
Adjustments
13. Install tire and wheel assembly.
Fundamentals and Basics
14. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Fundamentals and Basics

ENVIRON.mENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Service Precautions