Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Cleaning and Inspection

For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints.

Fig. 6 Release type brake adjuster:





1. Remove rear plug from brake adjusting access hole.
2. Insert a thin screwdriver into brake adjusting hole and hold adjusting lever away from notches of adjusting screw.
3. Insert Tool C-3784 or equivalent into brake adjusting hole and engage notches of brake adjusting screw. Release brake by prying down with adjusting tool.
4. Remove rear wheel and clips from wheel studs that holds drum on axle. Discard clips. Remove drums.
5. Inspect brake lining for wear, shoe alignment, or contamination from grease or brake fluid.