Stealth R/T Turbo V6-2972cc 3.0L DOHC Turbo (1996)
anchor plate, then the shoe and adjuster assembly.
9. On all models, remove hold-down spring and lower shoe to anchor plate spring for trailing shoe.
10. On Kelsey Hayes brake assemblies, remove C-clip retaining parking brake lever to trailing brake shoe webbing.
11. On Varga brake assemblies, remove parking brake lever from trailing shoe by prying retainer tangs apart.
12. On all models, clean dirt from brake drum, anchor plate and all other components. Do not use compressed air or dry brush to clean brake parts.
Many brake parts contain asbestos fibers, which, if inhaled, can cause serious injury. To clean brake parts, use a water soaked rag or a suitable
vacuum cleaner to minimize airborne dust.
Installation
KELSEY-HAYES BRAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Lightly lubricate anchor 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. Assemble automatic adjuster screw assembly, return spring and shoe-to-shoe spring to brake shoe assembly.
4. Position lining assembly near anchor plate, then assemble parking brake lever to trailing shoe webbing. Secure with C-clip.
5. Install lining assembly onto anchor plate. When positioned, back off adjuster nut to seat brake shoe ends in wheel cylinder.
6. Install hold-down springs.
7. Position adjuster lever, then using suitable pliers, install adjuster lever spring.
8. Install brake drum and bearings. Refer to individual car chapter for wheel bearing adjustment procedure.
9. Adjust brakes.
10. Install tire and wheel assembly.
11. If any hydraulic connections have been opened, bleed brake system.
12. Inspect master cylinder level, and replenish as necessary.
13. Inspect brake pedal for proper feel and return.
14. 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.
VARGA BRAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Assemble park brake lever and wave washer to trailing shoe, then install retainer and close ends.
2. Install park brake cable in lever of trailing shoe, then attach trailing shoe and leading shoe lower springs to shoes and anchor plate.
3. Position shoes on support plate and install hold-down springs.
4. Install automatic adjusters, ends must be above extruded pins in web of shoe. Lefthand side adjuster has lefthand threads. Righthand side adjuster
has righthand threads. Do not interchange them.
5. Install upper shoe to shoe spring, then rotate adjuster to remove freeplay from adjuster assembly.
6. Install adjuster lever on leading pivot pin and attach short end of adjuster spring in hole of lever and long end in leading shoe hole.
7. Connect park brake cable and adjust shoes so that they do not interfere with drum installation.
