Tools Required
J 38400
Brake Shoe Spanner and Spring Remover
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in the Preface section.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Clean all dirt and foreign material from the wheel cylinder brake pipe fitting and the bleeder valve.
- Remove the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Remove the brake pipe nut.
- Install a cap over the end of the brake pipe in order to prevent brake fluid loss and/or brake fluid contamination.
- Remove the wheel cylinder bolts (2).
- Use the
J 38400
in order to spread the brake shoes apart (1).
- Remove the wheel cylinder.
- Clean the old sealant from the backing plate where the wheel cylinder was installed. Clean the sealant from the wheel cylinder if you are reusing the wheel cylinder.
Installation Procedure
- Use the
J 38400
in order to spread the brake shoes apart (1).
- Install the wheel cylinder .
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 wheel cylinder bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 15 N·m (11 lb ft).
- Remove the cap from the brake pipe and install the brake pipe to the wheel cylinder.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Install the brake drum. Refer to
Brake Drum Replacement
.
- Bleed the hydraulic brake system at the wheel cylinder. Refer to
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
.
- Install the tire and wheel. Refer to
Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
.
- Lower the vehicle.