For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Remove the brake shoe return springs.
- Remove the brake shoe guide.
- Remove the hold down springs.
- Remove the hold down pins.
- Remove the actuator lever and the actuator lever pivot.
- Remove the actuator lever and the lever pivot.
- Remove the lever return spring.
- Remove the park brake strut and the strut spring.
- Remove the adjusting screw assembly and the adjusting screw spring from the brake shoes.
- Inspect all remaining parts for discoloration due to heat or stress. Replace parts as needed.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the brake shoe backing plate, the adjusting screw threads, socket and socket face with a thin coat of high temperature silicone lubricant.
- Install the adjusting screw assembly and the adjusting screw spring on the brake shoes. The coils of the adjusting screw spring must not touch the adjusting screw.
- Install the brake shoes on the backing plate.
- Install the strut spring on the park brake strut.
- Install the park brake strut.
- Install the actuator lever and the lever pivot.
- Install the actuator lever return spring.
- Install the hold down pins.
- Install the hold down springs.
- Install the brake shoe guide.
- Install the brake shoe return springs.
- Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Adjust the brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
- Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not interchange the right and left adjusting screws.
