Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Brake Shoes





Removal and Installation

WARNING: Always install new brake shoes or pads at both ends of an axle to reduce the possibility of brakes pulling vehicle to one side. Failure to follow this instruction may result in uneven braking and serious personal injury.

1. Remove the parking brake control boot.
- Release the boot clip.

- Lift the boot upward and over the parking brake control handle.

2. NOTE: Make sure the rear brakes are cool to the touch.

Move the parking brake control to the fully released position.

3. Relieve the tension on the parking brake cable in the following sequence.

1. Remove and discard the retaining clip.

2. Loosen the adjustment nut.

4. Remove the brake drum. For additional information, refer to Brake Drum Service and Repair.

5. Remove the brake shoe retaining clips and pins.

6. Remove the upper return spring.

7. Remove the self-adjuster and spring assembly.

8. Remove the lower return spring.

9. Remove the leading brake shoe, the trailing brake shoe and parking brake actuator lever assembly.
- Using specified brake parts cleaner, clean and dry the brake shoe contact points on the backing plate.

- Apply a thin coat of the specified silicone grease to the brake shoe contact points on the backing plate.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Adjust the parking brake cable. For additional information, refer to Parking Brake and Actuation Adjustments.