Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Brake Drum: Service and Repair
Brake Drum Removal and Installation
REMOVE
If the vehicle has high mileage, the brake drums may have a ridge worn in them by the brake shoes. This ridge causes the brake drum to interfere
with the brake shoes thus, not allowing the brake drum to be removed. Further clearance can be obtained by backing off the brakes automatic self
adjuster mechanism, using the following procedure.
1. Remove the rubber plug from the brake support plate.
2. Insert a screwdriver, through the automatic adjuster access hole, in the rear brake support plate. Engage screwdriver with the teeth on the
adjuster mechanism quadrant. Then rotate quadrant so that the teeth on the quadrant are moved toward the front of the vehicle. This will back
off the adjustment of the rear brake shoes.
