Econoline E450 V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Heavy-Duty
REMOVAL
WARNING:
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ASBESTOS FIBER DUST CAN BE PRESENT ON BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES AND IS HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH IF
INHALED.
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BRAKE AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLIES MUST BE CLEANED USING A VACUUM CLEANER RECOMMENDED FOR USE
WITH ASBESTOS FIBERS SUCH AS THE BRAKE/CLUTCH/SERVICE VACUUM. THE BAG MUST BE LABELED PER OSHA
INSTRUCTIONS, SEALED, AND THE TRASH HAULER NOTIFIED AS TO THE BAG'S CONTENTS.
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IF A VACUUM SUITABLE FOR ASBESTOS IS NOT AVAILABLE, CLEANING MUST BED DONE WET. IF DUST
GENERATION IS STILL POSSIBLE, TECHNICIANS MUST WEAR GOVERNMENT-APPROVED TOXIC DUST PURIFYING
RESPIRATORS
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THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) REQUIRES AREAS WHERE ASBESTOS DUST GENERATION
IS POSSIBLE TO BE ISOLATED AND POSTED WITH WARNING SIGNS. ONLY TECHNICIANS PERFORMING BRAKE OR
CLUTCH REPAIR ARE TO BE PRESENT IN THE AREA.
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TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF UNEVEN BRAKING, ALWAYS REPLACE REAR BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS AT
BOTH ENDS OF AN AXLE.
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Inspect the rear brake assembly for the following:
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the rear wheel cylinder for excessive leakage that can contaminate brake system parts, and rebuild as necessary.
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the rear brake shoes and linings for contamination, and replace as necessary.
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the rear brake shoes and linings for minimum thickness above backing plate or rivers. and replace as necessary.
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the springs for heat discoloration, and replace as necessary.
3. Remove the brake shoe retracting spring.
