Procedures

Wheel Cylinder Lubrication





1. Remove the brake drum. For additional information, refer to Drum Brake System.

2. Remove the upper and lower return springs.

NOTICE: Use only specified silicone based lubricant. Use of other lubricants may cause damage to piston seals.

3. With the brake shoe return springs removed, push the leading shoe into the wheel cylinder until the shoe bottoms out.

4. Pull back the wheel cylinder dust boot (opposite depressed shoe) and apply specified lubricant around the wheel cylinder piston.
- Reposition the wheel cylinder dust boot.

5. Push the trailing shoe into the wheel cylinder until the shoe bottoms out.

6. Pull back the wheel cylinder dust boot (opposite depressed shoe) and apply specified lubricant around the wheel cylinder piston.
- Reposition the wheel cylinder dust boot.

7. Once both wheel cylinder pistons have been lubricated, push the pistons side-to-side at least 3 times to distribute the lubricant and verify smooth movement.

8. Install the upper and lower return springs.

9. Install the brake drum. For additional information, refer to Drum Brake System.
- Adjust the rear brake shoes. For additional information, refer to Drum Brake System.