Diplomat V8-318 5.2L VIN K 2-bbl (1982)
Fig. 2 Installing leading brake shoe. Type 2
Fig. 3 Installing trailing brake shoe. Type 2
1.
Lightly lubricate support plate shoe contact surfaces with suitable brake lube.
2.
Remove brake drum hub grease seal and bearings, then clean and repack bearings and reinstall. Install new grease seal.
3.
Position leading shoe return spring on shoe, then while holding shoe away from support, engage return spring in support plate, and swing shoe end
into position under anchor.
4.
Install parking brake lever on trailing shoe.
5.
Install trailing shoe return spring on shoe, then while holding shoe away from support, engage return spring in support plate, and swing shoe end
into position under anchor.
6.
Spread shoes apart and install adjuster screw assembly. Ensure forked end enters the leading shoe with curved tines facing down.
7.
Using a suitable pair of pliers, install hold-down springs and shoe to anchor springs.
8.
Pull back parking brake cable return spring slightly to expose cable, then slide parking brake cable into parking brake lever and release spring.
9.
Install brake drum and bearings. Refer to individual car chapter for wheel bearing adjustment procedure.
10.
Adjust brakes. Refer to Chrysler Front Wheel Drive car chapter for procedure.
11.
Install tire and wheel assembly.
12.
If any hydraulic connections have been opened, bleed brake system.
13.
Check master cylinder level, replenish as necessary.
14.
Check brake pedal for proper feel and return.
15.
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
