Somerset V6-181 3.0L (1986)
Adjusting Screw Assembly
1. Install parking brake lever, pin and retaining ring onto secondary shoe.
2. Thoroughly clean adjuster screw threads with a wire brush and wash all components in clean denatured alcohol. Apply silicone brake lubricant
onto adjuster screw threads, inside diameter of socket and socket face. Adequate lubrication is achieved when a continuous bead of lubricant is at
open end of pivot nut and socket when adjuster threads are completely engaged.
CAUTION: Spring coils must not overlap star wheel. Do not interchange right and lefthand springs.
3. Install adjusting screw assembly and spring.
4. Connect parking brake cable, then install shoe and lining assembly.
5. Using a suitable tool, spread brake shoes apart, then install parking brake strut and spring.
NOTES:
- Ensure parking brake strut is properly positioned.
- Ensure strut end without spring engages parking brake lever.
- Ensure strut end with spring engages primary brake shoe.
6. Install actuator lever and return spring.
7. Install actuator link onto anchor pin.
8. While holding up on actuator lever, install link onto lever.
9. Install hold-down pins, lever pivot and hold-down springs. For additional information see Brake Spring Removal and Installation. See:
Fundamentals and Basics
10. Install shoe return springs.
11. Install brake drum.
12. Install wheel and tire assembly while noting alignment marks, then lower vehicle and torque wheel nuts to 140 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
13. If any hydraulic connections have been opened, bleed brake system. See: Service and Repair
14. Adjust brakes.
CAUTION: If any parts are of doubtful strength or quality due to discoloration from heat, over-stress, corrosion, or are worn, the parts should be
