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Brake Shoe

INSPECT SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Remove the inspection hole plug, and check the shoe lining thickness through the hole.
If less than the minimum, replace the shoes.
Minimum thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)

MEASURE BRAKE SHOE LINING THICKNESS
Using a ruler, measure the shoe lining thickness.
Standard thickness 6.0 mm (0.236 inch)
Minimum thickness 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)

CHECK CLEARANCE BETWEEN BRAKE SHOES AND DRUM
Remove the drum.
Measure the brake drum inside diameter and diameter of the brake shoes. Check that the difference between the diameters is the correct shoe clearance.
Shoe clearance 0.5 mm (0.020 inch)