Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

1) Remove brake drum.
2) Inspect brake shoes for damage or deformities and check brake linings for wear.





LEGEND
1 Rotational direction of drum (Forward).
2 Wheel cylinder.
3 Upper shoe return spring.
4 Adjusting lever.
5 Trailing shoe.
6 Lower shoe return spring.
7 Leading shoe.

CAUTION:
- Always replace both leading and trailing brake shoes for the left and right wheels at the same time.
- When either the left or the right brake assembly is replaced, always replace the leading shoe and trailing shoe of the other.
- Axle nut, once removed, cannot be reused.

Thickness Of Lining (except back metals):
Standard value: 4.1 mm (0.161 inch)
Service limit: 1.5 mm (0.059 inch)

NOTE: To replace trailing shoe, remove cotter pin. Clevis pin should also be replaced if worn.