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Inspection




PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection





- Check thickness (A) of lining.
A: Refer to "Parking Drum Brake" Parking Drum Brake.
Drum Inner Diameter Inspection





- Check inner diameter (B) of drum.
B: Refer to "Parking Drum Brake" Parking Drum Brake.
Other Inspections
Check the following items, and replace the parts if necessary.
- Lining for excessive wear, damage, and peeling.
- Brake shoe sliding surface for excessive wear and damage.
- Anti-rattle pin and retainer for excessive wear, damage and rust.
- Adjuster spring, return spring and anti-rattle spring for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust.
- Adjuster for smoothness.
- Toggle lever for excessive wear, damage and rust.
- Visually check inside of the drum for excessive wear, cracks, and damage with a pair of vernier calipers.

ADJUSTMENT AFTER INSTALLATION

1.Adjust the parking brake pedal (pedal type), or parking brake lever (lever type) stroke. Refer to "PEDAL TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Pedal Type (pedal type), "LEVER TYPE : Inspection and Adjustment" Lever Type (lever type).
2.Check a drag of the parking brake.

CAUTION:
If any drag is found, inspect the rear disc brake.
- 1 piston type: refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (1 PISTON TYPE) : Inspection" Inspection.
- 2 piston type: refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY (2 PISTON TYPE) : Inspection" Inspection.
3.Adjust the parking brake shoe. Refer to "Adjustment" Adjustments.