Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Remove the top return spring.
3. Remove the front and rear shoe spring clip and hold down pins.
4. Remove the anti-rattle spring and adjuster spring.
5. Note the position of the operating lever while holding the front shoe, then remove the bottom return spring.
6. Disconnect the parking brake cable from the rear shoe by removing clip and washer.
7. Remove leading and trailing brake shoes.
8. Clean parts with brake vacuum or solvent and inspect all parts for wear or damage. Replace as necessary.





INSTALLATION
1. Using white brake grease, sparingly lubricate all brake shoe contact points:
a. Shoe-to-wheel cylinder contact points.
b. Anchor sliding points.
c. Backing plate-to-shoe contact points.
2. Rest the operating lever behind and on the hub in the approximate position as noted above in Removal.
3. Position the rear brake shoe in place and connect the parking brake cable to the rear shoe with the washer and clip.
4. Position the front brake shoe in place and connect front and rear shoes together with the bottom return spring.
5. Hold the brake shoe assembly on the backing plate, with the operating lever between the front and rear shoes, and insert hold down pins through rear of backing plate and into each shoe.
6. Secure the front and rear hold down pins with spring clips.
7. Make sure the operating lever is in place and install the top return spring.
8. Install the anti-rattle spring and adjuster spring.
9. Mount the drum and install two mounting retaining screws.
10. Adjust the brakes as required.