Removal/Installation

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
3. Raise and support vehicle.
4. Mark relationship between front wheel and axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
5. If caliper assembly is to be serviced, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting from caliper.
6. Remove caliper slide pins and caliper. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, suspend caliper from chassis using suitable hanger. Do not allow caliper to hang by brake hose.
7. Remove shoe and lining assembly.
8. Remove bracket attaching bolts and bracket.
9. Remove slide pin boot from bracket.

INSTALLATION
1. Apply suitable grease to inner face of slide pin boot.
2. Install slide pin boot to bracket.
3. Install bracket and attaching bolts.
4. Install shoe and lining assembly, ensure wear indicators are located on trailing edge of shoe assemblies during forward wheel rotation.
5. Install caliper assembly to bracket. Tighten attaching bolts to specifications.
6. Attach hose to caliper.
7. Install wheel and tire assembly, then lower vehicle.
8. Fill master cylinder to proper level and bleed brakes. Before moving vehicle, pump brake pedal several times to be sure it is firm. Do not move vehicle until a firm pedal is obtained.