Drum Brake System: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> RETAINER REMOVAL

Use a flat-tipped screwdriver or a similar tool to open up the retainer joint. Then remove the retainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< WAVE WASHER INSTALLATION

Install the washer in the direction shown in the illustration.

>>B<< RETAINER INSTALLATION

Use pliers or a similar tool to close the retainer end onto the pin.

WHEEL CYLINDER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION






WHEEL CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY SERVICE POINT
>>A<< PISTON CUP/PISTON REASSEMBLY
1. Use alcohol or MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 to clean the wheel cylinder and the piston.
2. Apply the MOPAR Brake Fluid/Conforming to DOT 3 or DOT 4 to the piston cups and special tool MB990619.

CAUTION: In order to keep the piston cup from becoming twisted or slanted, slide the piston cup down special tool MB990619 slowly and carefully, without stopping.

3. Set the piston cup on special tool MB990619 with the lip of the cup facing up. Fit the cup onto special tool MB990619, and then slide it down the outside of special tool MB990619 into the piston groove.

INSPECTION
Check the piston and wheel cylinder walls for rust, pitting, or damage. If there is any abnormality, replace the entire wheel cylinder assembly.