Caravan V6-181 3.0L VIN 3 FI (1988)
8.
Install primary shoe return spring using brake spring pliers or equivalent.
9.
Place protruding hole rim of cable guide in secondary shoe web hole, then holding guide in position, install secondary shoe return spring through
cable guide and secondary shoe. Install spring on anchor pin using brake spring pliers or equivalent. Ensure cable guide remains flat against
secondary shoe web during and after return spring installation. Also ensure secondary spring end overlaps primary spring end on anchor
pin.
10.
Using suitable pliers, squeeze spring ends around anchor pin until parallel.
11.
Install adjuster screw assembly between primary and secondary brake shoes with star wheel on secondary shoe side. The left side adjuster
assembly stud is stamped "L" and is cadmium-plated. The right side adjuster assembly is stamped "R" and is colored black.
12.
Install shoe-to-shoe spring, then position adjusting lever spring over pivot pin on shoe web.
13.
Install adjusting lever under spring and over pivot pin, then slide lever slightly rearward.
14.
Install nails, springs and retainers.
15.
Thread adjuster cable over guide and hook end of overload spring in lever. Ensure eye of cable is pulled tight against anchor and in a straight line
with guide.
16.
Install brake drum, tire and wheel assembly.
17.
Adjust brakes.
18.
If any hydraulic connections have been opened, bleed brake system.
19.
Check master cylinder fluid level, and replenish as necessary.
20.
Check brake pedal for proper feel and return.
21.
Lower vehicle and road test. Do not severely apply brakes immediately after installation of new brake linings or permanent damage may
occur to linings, and/or brake drums may become scored. Brakes must be used moderately during first several hundred miles of operation
to ensure proper burnishing of linings.
Removal
For additional information see Notes, Warnings, and Hints.
Fig 1 Rear Wheel Brake
