Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection






Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator spring (2) for the following:
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Excessive stretching
^ Broken hook ends
^ Twisting or binding
^ Missing
2. If any of the conditions listed were found, the drum brake system adjuster hardware requires replacement.
3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (1) for the following conditions:
^ Bent
^ Broken
^ Missing
^ Broken spring attachment tab
4. If any of the conditions listed were found, the adjuster actuator lever and/or attaching hardware requires replacement.