Prizm L4-1600cc 1.6L DOHC VIN 5 (1989)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Installation
Fig. 2 Checking Lever To Shoe Clearance
1.
Apply suitable lubricant to backing plate brake shoe contact points, anchor plate brake shoe contact points, strut and adjusting bolt contact points
and the strut and brake shoe contact points.
2.
Install parking brake lever and automatic adjusting lever to rear shoe as follows:
a. Temporarily install levers and shim with a new ``C'' washer.
b. Using feeler gauge, measure clearance between shoe and lever, Fig. 2.
c. If clearance is not 0-.0138 inch, adjust by installing replacement shim.
d. Using pliers, stake ``C'' washer.
3.
Set strut and return spring in place on rear shoe and install adjusting lever spring.
4.
Install rear shoe as follows:
a. Using pliers, connect parking brake cable to lever.
b. Pass parking brake cable through notch in anchor plate.
c. Set rear shoe in place with end of shoe inserted in wheel cylinder and other end in anchor plate.
d. Install hold-down spring, retainers and pin.
5.
Install front shoe as follows:
a. Install anchor spring between front and rear shoes.
b. Set front shoe in place with end of shoe inserted in wheel cylinder and the strut in place.
c. Install hold-down spring, retainers and pin.
d. Connect return spring.
6.
Check operation of automatic adjuster mechanism as follows:
a. Move parking brake lever of rear shoe back and forth and check whether adjusting bolt turns. If bolt does not turn, check brakes for incorrect
installation.
b. Adjust strut length to shortest possible distance.
c. Install brake drum.
d. Pull parking brake lever all the way up until a clicking sound can no longer be heard.
7.
Check clearance between brake shoes and drum. Remove drum and measure brake drum inside diameter and diameter of brake shoes.
8.
If clearance is not .024 inch, check parking brake system.
9.
Install brake drum and the wheel and tire assembly.
10.
Fill master cylinder as necessary and bleed brake system.
11.
Check for fluid leakage.
