Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Remove brake drum.





2. Remove shoe hold down springs (1) by turning shoe hold down pins (2).
3. Remove return springs, brake shoes and strut.





4. Disconnect parking brake shoe lever (1) from parking brake cable (2).
5. Remove retainer (1).





6. Remove parking brake shoe lever (2) from shoe rim (3).

Installation





Install parts in reverse order of removal, noting the following.
^ Install shoe hold down springs (2) by pushing them down in place and turning hold down pins (1).

Inspection





^ Check ratchet of brake strut (1) assembly for wear or damage.
^ Check shoe return spring, strut shoe return spring and shoe hold down spring for damage, corrosion and weakening.
^ Check for smooth movement of brake shoe lever (2) along shoe rim.