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Adjusting Brake Shoe To Drum Clearance

4. Turn brake adjusting screw to expand shoes to diameter obtained on outside caliper portion of tool J-21177.

NOTE: Whenever rear drum brakes are serviced, the parking brake linkage cable at the equalizer must always be readjusted to prevent possible
damage to brake shoes.

 

5. Adjust parking brake. Refer to Parking Brake Adjustment. See: Parking Brake System/Adjustments
6. Install brake drums, wheels and tires and lower vehicle to floor.
7. Drive vehicle alternately forward and backward, applying brakes moderately, to obtain satisfactory pedal height.

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