FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Brake Drum: Service and Repair









REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
<> RETAINER REMOVAL





Use a flat-tipped screwdriver or a similar tool to open up the retainer joint. Then remove the retainer.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
>>A<< WAVE WASHER INSTALLATION





Install the wave washer in the direction shown in the illustration.

>>B<< RETAINER INSTALLATION





Use pliers or a similar tool to close the retainer end onto the pin.

INSPECTION
BRAKE LINING THICKNESS CHECK
Refer to Testing and Inspection; Procedures.

BRAKE DRUM INSIDE DIAMETER CHECK
Refer to Testing and Inspection; Procedures.

BRAKE LINING AND BRAKE DRUM CONTACT CHECK
Refer to Testing and Inspection; Procedures.