Sebring Sedan L4-2.4L VIN J (2004)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE DRUM MACHINING
If a brake drum is deeply scored or warped, it can be machined on a brake lathe equipped to machine brake drums. Follow the manufacturers
instructions on the machining procedure.
Measure the brake drum inside diameter before machining. If machining the drum will cause the drum to exceed maximum allowable diameter, do not
machine the brake drum. It needs to be replaced.
CAUTION: Do not machine the brake drum if it will cause the drum to exceed maximum allowable diameter.
All brake drums are marked with the maximum allowable brake drum inside diameter (Fig. 40).
When machining, make sure the final finish feed cut is set to fine in order to avoid a screw effect on the brake shoes when the brakes are applied. This
final feed cut specification varies from lathe manufacturer to lathe manufacturer.
BRAKE DRUM
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
3. Slide brake drum off mounted wheel studs of hub and remove from vehicle (Fig. 41). If drum does not come off, further brake clearance can be
obtained by backing off brake adjuster screw using following steps:
a) Fabricate pawl release tool like one shown using a coat hanger or heavy mechanics wire (Fig. 42).
