Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Shoes
Removal
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 install new shoes and linings as necessary.
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the rear brake shoes and linings for minimum thickness, above the backing plate or rivets, and install new as necessary.
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the springs for heat discoloration, and install new as necessary.
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the adjusting lever contact with the brake adjuster screw.
3. NOTE: To aid installation, note the locations of the short and long brake shoe retracting springs.
Remove the brake shoe retracting springs.
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Remove the long brake shoe retracting spring.
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Remove the short brake shoe retracting spring.
