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Brake Shoe: Testing and Inspection

Rear Brake Shoe On-Vehicle Inspection
Amount of brake shoe wear can be checked as follows.

1. Hoist vehicle.
2. Remove rubber cover (plug) (1) from brake back plate.
3. Through hole of back plate, visually check for thickness of brake shoe lining (2). If lining thickness is less than specified wear limit, replace all brake shoes with new ones.

Lining thickness "a"
Service limit: 1.0 mm (0.04 in.)