Removal

Fig. 1 Drum brake assembly. Type 1:

Fig. 2 Drum Brake Assembly.:

1. Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
2. Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual car chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
3. Install suitable wheel cylinder clamp over ends of wheel cylinder to retain pistons in bore.
4. On type 1 brakes, Fig 1, remove parking brake lever retaining clip.
5. On both types, Figs. 1 and 2, remove adjuster lever spring, primary and secondary shoe return springs using a suitable pair of brake spring pliers.
6. Remove shoe guide plate, if equipped and adjuster cable and guide plate.
7. Using suitable tool, compress hold-down springs, then remove spring retainers, hold-down springs and pins.
8. Separate springs and remove from backing plate.
9. On type 2 brake, disengage parking brake lever from secondary shoe.
10. On all types, remove parking brake lever from cable.
11. Separate all components from brake shoes.
12. Clean dirt from brake drum, backing plate and all other components. Do not use compressed air or dry brush to clean brake parts. Many brake parts contain asbestos fibers which, if inhaled, can cause serious injury. Clean brake parts with a water soaked rag or a suitable vacuum cleaner to minimize airborne dust.