Drum Brake System: Adjustments

1. Each backing plate has two adjusting hole covers; remove the rear cover and turn the adjusting screw upward with a screwdriver or other suitable tool to expand the shoes until a slight drag is felt when the drum is rotated.
2. While holding the adjustment lever out of engagement with the adjusting screw, back off the adjusting screw until wheel rotates freely with no drag.
3. Install wheel and adjusting hole cover. Adjust brakes on remaining wheel in the same manner.
4. If pedal height is not satisfactory, drive the vehicle and perform sufficient reverse stops until proper pedal height is obtained.