Disassembly Procedure
Caution: Keep fingers away from rear brake shoe springs to prevent fingers from
being pinched between spring and shoe web or spring and backing plate.
Notice: Do not pry against the splash shield or backing plate in attempt to
free the drum. This will bend the splash shield or backing plate. A bent backing
plate may cause brake chatter and/or pulsation.
Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur
if the spring is over stretched.
- Remove the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
- Remove the boots (4).
- Remove the following components:
- Remove the spring (5).
- Remove the bleeder valve (6).
- Inspect the cylinder bore (1) and the pistons (3)
for the following conditions:
- Use a crocus cloth in order to polish out light corrosion.
- Replace the wheel cylinder (1) if the cylinder bore does
not clean up with a crocus cloth.
- Clean all of the components in denatured alcohol.
- Dry all of the components with nonlubricated, compressed air.
- Lubricate the new seals with clean brake fluid.
Assemble
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bleeder
valve (6).
Tighten
Tighten the bleeder valve (6) to 7 N·m (62 lb. in.).
- Install the spring (5).
- Install the following components:
- Install the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Wheel Cylinder Replacement
.
