REAR BRAKE (DRUM) INSPECTION

Brake Lining Thickness Inspection

1. Remove the brake drum. (See REAR BRAKE (DRUM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Inspect the brake lining thickness.

• If it less than the minimum specification, replace the brake shoe.

Minimum

1.0 mm {0.04 in}

Brake Drum Inspection

1. Remove the brake drum. (See REAR BRAKE (DRUM) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2. Inspect the inner diameter of the brake drum.

• If t exceeds the maximum specification, replace the brake drum.

Maximum

230.2 mm {9.063 in}

3. Apply chalk to the inside of the brake drum, rub it against the brake shoe, and then inspect for scratches and uneven or abnormal wear inside the drum.

• If there is significant uneven wear of the brake drum, repair it within the maximum brake drum inner diameter or replace.

4. After inspection, wipe the chalk off.