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Rear Drum Brake Service

PROCEDURES
1. Check for applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
2. Perform Initial Test Drive and Diagnosis By Symptom.
Testing and Inspection

3. Begin repairs, lift and support rear of vehicle, remove rear wheels and release the parking-brake.
4. Remove and Inspect drums, resurface or replace if necessary.
Drum Brake System

5. Clean and Inspect rear brake assembly.
Drum Brake System

6. Remove brake-shoes.
Drum Brake System

7. Rebuild or replace wheel-cylinder if necessary.
Drum Brake System

8. Install brake-shoes.
Drum Brake System

9. Install drum and Adjust brakes.
Drum Brake System

10. Bleed brakes.
Drum Brake System

11. Adjust parking-brake.
Drum Brake System

12. Install tire and wheel assembly.
Drum Brake System

13. Perform After Repairs Test Drive.
Testing and Inspection

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY CONCERNS
Service Precautions