Removal and Replacement

Brake Drum Replacement


Tools Required
* J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
* J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .


Removal Procedure

1. Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .




4. Remove the brake drum.
5. If the brake drum is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the J 41013 to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of the brake drum.
If necessary, carefully remove any corrosion from the edge of the drum braking surface in order to ease installation.
6. Use the J 42450-A to clean the wheel hub flange.



Installation Procedure





1. If installing a new brake drum, use denatured alcohol or an equivalent approve brake cleaner and a clean shop towel to remove the protective coating from the friction surface of the drum.
2. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment (Adjustments) .
3. Install the brake drum.
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
5. Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.
6. Lower the vehicle.