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Brake Shoe Replacement

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

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



4. Remove the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).



5. Remove brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).



6. Remove the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).



7. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and remove the brake shoe adjuster (1).



8. Remove the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.
9. Remove the 2 hold-down spring and cup assembly pins.



10. Rotate the primary brake shoe (1) toward the wheel hub assembly and release the brake shoe from the lower brake shoe return spring.



11. Remove the lower brake shoe return spring (1).
12. Inspect the drum brake hardware and replace any components, as necessary. Refer to Drum Brake Hardware Inspection .



13. Compress the park brake cable return spring and release the park brake cable fitting from the park brake apply lever and remove the brake shoe (1).

1. Clean the drum brake backing plate of any dirt and debris.
2. Apply a light coat of high temperature brake lubricant to the brake drum backing plate shoe contact surfaces.



3. Compress the park brake cable return spring and install the park brake cable fitting to the park brake apply lever and position the brake shoe (1) to the drum brake backing plate.



4. Install the lower brake shoe return spring (1).



5. Position the primary brake shoe (1) to the brake drum backing plate and connect the brake shoe to the lower brake shoe return spring.



6. Install the 2 hold-down spring and cup assembly pins.
7. Install the brake shoe hold down spring and cup assemblies (1) by compressing the spring and rotating the assembly 1/4 turn.



8. Spread the top of the brake shoes apart slightly and install the brake shoe adjuster (1).



9. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever (1).



10. Install the brake adjuster actuator lever spring (1).



11. Install the spring fastener (1) and upper brake shoe return spring (2).
12. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
13. Install the brake drum. Refer to Brake Drum Replacement .
14. Install the tyre and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
15. Lower the vehicle.