Cleaning and Inspection

THICKNESS CHECK
1. Remove the brake drum.

Measuring Wear Of Brake Lining:

2. Measure the wear of the brake lining at the place worn the most.
Limit: 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)

Replace the shoe and lining assembly if any location of the brake lining thickness is less than the limit.

CAUTION:
1. Whenever the shoe and lining assembly is replaced, replace both RH and LH assemblies as a set to prevent car from pulling to one side when braking.
2. If there is a significant difference in the thicknesses of the shoe and lining assemblies on the left and right sides, check the sliding condition of the wheel cylinder piston.