Electra V6-231 3.8L VIN C SFI (1988)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Removal
Fig. 1 Drum brake assembly. Type 5
1.
Raise and support rear of vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjusting screw. Refer to individual car
chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap axle flange to drum mounting
surface with a suitable hammer.
3.
Using tool No. J-8049 or equivalent, remove brake return springs, Fig. 1.
4.
Using suitable pliers, remove hold-down springs and lever pivot.
5.
While lifting up on actuator lever, disconnect actuating link.
6.
Remove actuator lever and return spring.
7.
Remove parking brake strut and spring.
8.
Disconnect parking brake cable, then remove brake shoe and lining assembly.
9.
Remove adjusting screw assembly and spring as follows:
a. Note position of adjusting spring.
b. Remove retaining ring, pin, and parking brake lever from secondary shoe.
c. Remove adjusting screw and spring. Do not interchange adjusting screws from right and left brake assemblies.
