Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection

Drum Brake Adjusting Hardware Inspection




Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

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.