Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

NOTES, WARNINGS, AND HINTS


PARTS REMINDER LIST

RECOMMENDED TOOLS
Tools and Equipment

PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Testing and Inspection

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.
- Remove drum.
Service and Repair
- Inspect Drum
Testing and Inspection
5. Inspect and repack wheel-bearings.


6. Clean and Inspect rear brake assembly.
Testing and Inspection

7. Remove brake-shoes.
Service and Repair
8. Replace backing-plate if necessary.
Service and Repair

9. Rebuild or replace wheel-cylinder if necessary.
Service and Repair
10. Install brake-shoes.
Service and Repair
11. Install drum and Adjust brakes.
- Install drum.
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- Adjust brakes.
Adjustments
12. Adjust parking-brake.
Adjustments
13. Bleed brakes.
Service and Repair
14. Install tire and wheel assembly.

15. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Testing and Inspection


ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Environmental Impact Information