Brake Shoes - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Brakes - Caution.

NOTE: Make sure parking brake is in "released" position before raising vehicle.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance

NOTE: Perform STEP 2 through STEP 16 on each side of the vehicle to complete shoe set removal. It may be easier to install the new components on the first side of the vehicle before disassembling the opposite side so it may be used as a reference guide for proper installation.





2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the rear tire and wheel assembly.




3. Remove the brake drum (4). Removal




4. Remove the lower shoe spring (3).
5. Compress and remove the hold-down spring (4) retaining the rear shoe to the support plate.




6. Pull the rear shoe (4) away from the anchor (3) allowing better access to the parking brake cable (2) connection at the lever (1).




7. Compress the cable return spring, then remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake lever.




8. Compress and remove the hold-down spring (2) retaining the front shoe to the support plate.




9. Remove both brake shoes from the wheel cylinder.
10. Remove both shoes and remaining parts as an assembly (3) through the opening between the wheel cylinder (1) and support plate hub and bearing.




11. Place the shoe assembly outboard-side-up on a flat surface.
12. Remove the adjuster spring (2) from the leading shoe (3) and the lever pawl (1).
13. Remove the lever pawl (1) from the pivot on the rear shoe (5).




14. Flip the shoe assembly over to show the inboard side.
15. Remove the upper shoe return spring (1).
16. Remove the adjuster (5) from the shoes and parking brake lever (2).