FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Parking Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection


BRAKE LINING AND BRAKE DRUM CHECK

Measure Brake Lining Thickness:





1. Measure the thickness of the brake lining at several places. The standard value is 2.8 mm (0.11 inches) The limit is 1.0 mm (.039 inches)

CAUTION: Replace the brake shoes if the thickness of the brake lining is the limit value or less.

Measure Brake Disc Drum Inner Diameter:





2. Using a dial gauge caliper or micrometer (for inner side), measure the brake disc drum inner diameter at two or more places. The standard value is 168.0 mm (6.6 inches) The limit is 169.0 mm (6.7 inches)

CAUTION: Replace the drum if the brake disc drum inner diameter is the limit value or more.