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Inspection




PARKING BRAKE SHOE

Inspection and Adjustment


INSPECTION AFTER REMOVAL

Lining Thickness Inspection





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





- Check inner diameter (B) of drum.
B: 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 for excessive wear, damage and rust.
- Return spring and spring for settling, excessive wear, damage, and rust.
- Adjuster for smoothness.
- Toggle lever and brake strut 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 lever stroke. Service and Repair.
2.Rotate the disc rotor to check that there is no drag. Install the plug. If any drag is found, follow the procedure described below.
a.Adjust parking brake stroke again.
b.Check rear disc brake. Inspection.
3.Adjust the parking brake shoe. Adjustments.