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 (1) for the following conditions:
^ Excessive stretching, twisting, or binding
^ The spring being bent, or broken at any point along the spring
^ Excessive corrosion
^ Missing
2. Visually inspect the adjuster assembly (2) for the following conditions:
^ The adjuster being bent, or broken
^ Excessively worn, damaged, or missing teeth
3. Visually inspect the adjuster actuator lever (3) for the following conditions:
^ The lever being bent, or broken
^ The lever to adjuster surface being excessively worn
^ Broken spring attachment tab
^ Missing
4. If any of the conditions listed were found, the affected part, or parts require replacement.