Tools Required

J 38400 Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution in the Preface section.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .




Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

4. Remove the adjuster spring. Disengage the adjuster spring hook end from the tab on the adjuster actuator lever, then release the spring from the brake shoe web hole.



5. Remove the adjuster actuator lever from the pivot.



6. Using the J 38400  (1), spread the top of the brake shoes apart and remove the adjuster assembly (2) from the brake shoes.



7. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring with the tool while removing the secondary brake shoe.
8. Release the park brake cable from the park brake lever on the secondary shoe.



9. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out of the shoe web hole. Hold the universal spring with the tool while removing the primary brake shoe.

1. Apply a thin, light coat of high temperature silicone brake lubricant to the brake shoe contact surfaces of the brake backing plate.



2. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the primary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring engages the brake shoe web hole.



3. Install the park brake cable to the park brake lever on the secondary brake shoe.
4. Position the hook end of the J 38400  (1) under the universal spring and lightly pull the universal spring end out while installing the secondary brake shoe. Ensure that the universal spring properly engages the brake shoe web hole.



5. Using the J 38400  (1), spread the top of the brake shoes apart and install the adjuster assembly (2) to the brake shoes.



6. Install the adjuster actuator lever to the pivot and the adjuster assembly. Ensure that the lever is properly engaged between the adjuster assembly and the brake shoe.




Notice: Do not over stretch the adjuster spring. Damage can occur if the spring is over stretched.

7. Install the adjuster spring. Ensure that the loop end of the spring fully engages the tab on the actuator lever.
8. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
9. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
11. Lower the vehicle.