Safari Van M V6-262 4.3L (1985)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Installation
Exploded View
Fig. 2 Typical exploded view of drum brake assembly.
EXC. 1982---84 S/T 10-15 & 1988 C & K SERIES
1.
Lubricate parking brake lever fulcrum with suitable brake lube, then attach lever to brake shoe. Ensure lever operates smoothly.
2.
Connect brake shoes with adjusting screw spring, then position adjusting screw. Ensure adjusting screw star wheel does not contact adjusting
screw spring after installation, and also ensure right hand thread adjusting screw is installed on left side of vehicle and lefthand thread adjusting
screw is installed on right side of vehicle. When brake shoe installation is completed, ensure star-wheel lines up with adjusting hole in backing
plate.
3.
Lightly lubricate backing plate shoe contact surfaces with suitable brake lube, then the area where parking brake cable contacts backing plate.
