Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Brake Drum: Description and Operation
Drum Brake
The rear drum brake uses a pedal actuated rear wheel cylinder to move the rear brake shoes against the brake drum. After the initial setting, the rear
drum brake adjustment is maintained through periodic parking brake operation. For initial setting, refer to Brake Shoe Adjustment.
The drum brake system consists of the following components:
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bleeder screw dust cap
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bleeder screw
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brake adjusting hole cover
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brake backing plate
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brake drum
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brake shoes
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brake shoe hold-down clip
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brake shoe hold-down clip pin
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brake shoe retracting spring
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parking brake cable
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parking brake lever
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parking brake lever pin
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parking brake return spring
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self-adjuster
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self-adjuster lever
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self-adjuster spring
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wheel cylinder
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wheel cylinder bolts
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wheel cylinder piston dust boot
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wheel cylinder piston
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wheel cylinder piston seal
