Brake Drum: Service and Repair

Brake Drum Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Release the park brake.
2. Apply the brake pedal 10 times.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).




5. Remove the screws (6) from the brake drum (3).
6. Remove the brake drum from the hub (3).

Inspection Procedure

1. Clean the brake components.
2. Inspect the brake drum. Replace the drum, if necessary. Refer to Brake Drum Surface and Wear Inspection (Testing and Inspection).




3. Apply lubricant to the adjuster assembly.
4. Inspect the threads of the adjuster assembly for smooth rotation.

Installation Procedure

1. Adjust the rear brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).




2. Install the brake drum (3) to the hub (7).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the screws (6) to the brake drum.

Tighten the screws to 4 Nm (35 lb in).

4. Install the rear tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
5. Lower the vehicle.

Note: If the clicking sound of the adjuster is not audible from either brake drum, the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum is adjusted.

6. Apply the brake pedal at least 10 times in order to adjust the clearance between the brake shoes and the brake drum.
Verify the clicking sound of the adjuster assembly is not audible from either brake drum.
7. Adjust the park brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment (Adjustments).