Cleaning and Inspection

Clean metal portion of brake shoes. Check to see if shoes are bent.

Brake shoe lining should show contact across its entire width and from the heel to the toe of the lining, otherwise replace.

Shoes with lack of contact at toe or heel may be improperly ground.





Clean and inspect support and adjusting screws. Apply a thin coat of Mopar Multi-Purpose Lubricant or equivalent to the threads of the self adjuster. Replace adjusting screw if corroded.

If old springs have overheated or are damaged, replace. Overheating indications are paint discoloration or distorted end coils.