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Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

Drum Brake Hardware Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1 Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement.
4. Remove the brake shoe return springs.