Removal

BRAKE (REAR): REAR BRAKE: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.
* The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
* The rear wheel brake cylinder assemblies can be disassembled and inspected with the rear wheel brake cylinder assemblies installed to the backing plate. It is not necessary to remove the rear wheel brake cylinder assemblies from the backing plates except when the rear wheel brake cylinder assemblies should be replaced.

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

2. DRAIN BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

3. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. LOOSEN ADJUSTING NUT





(a) Loosen the lock nut and adjusting nut to completely release the No. 1 parking brake cable assembly.

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5. REMOVE REAR BRAKE DRUM

(a) Release the parking brake and remove the rear brake drum.





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If the rear brake drum cannot be removed easily, perform the following procedure.

(1) Remove the shoe adjusting hole plug and insert a screwdriver through the hole into the backing plate, and hold the automatic adjust lever away from the adjuster.

(2) Using another screwdriver, contract the brake shoe by turning the adjusting bolt.