Removal

For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints.

Drum Brakes:

1. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Remove brake drum.
3. Remove two shoe hold-down springs and pins.

NOTE: For additonal information see Brake Spring Removal and Installation Notes.

Lifting Brake Assembly Off Backing Plate:

4. Lift brake shoes, springs, and adjuster assembly off backing plate and wheel cylinder assembly.

CAUTION: Be careful not to bend adjusting lever during assembly removal.

5. Remove parking brake cable from parking brake lever.
6. Remove retracting springs from lower brake shoe attachments and upper shoe-to-adjusting lever attachment points. This will separate brake shoes and disengage adjuster mechanism.
7. Remove horseshoe retaining clip and spring washer and slide lever off parking brake lever pin on trailing shoe.