Cherokee 4WD LHD L6-4.0L VIN S (2001)
Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
REMOVAL - DRUM BRAKE SHOES
1. Raise vehicle and remove rear wheels.
2. Remove and discard spring nuts securing drums to wheel studs.
3. Remove brake drums. If drums prove difficult to remove, retract brake shoes. Remove access plug at the rear of backing plate and back off
adjuster screw with brake tool and screwdriver.
4. Clean the individual brake components, including the support plate and wheel cylinder exterior, with a fine mist of water. Then wipe the brake
components clean with a dampened cloth.
5. Remove U-clip and washer securing adjuster cable to parking brake lever.
6. Remove primary and secondary return springs from anchor pin with brake spring pliers.
7. Remove hold-down springs, retainers and pins with standard retaining spring tool.
8. Install spring clamps on wheel cylinders to hold pistons in place.
9. Remove adjuster lever, adjuster screw and spring.
10. Remove adjuster cable and cable guide.
11. Remove brake shoes and parking brake strut.
12. Disconnect cable from parking brake lever and remove lever.
INSTALLATION - DRUM BRAKE SHOES
As a general rule, riveted brake shoes should be replaced when worn to within 0.78 mm (1/32 inch) of the rivet heads. Bonded lining should be
replaced when worn to a thickness of 1.6 mm (1/16 inch).
Examine the lining contact pattern to determine if the shoes are bent or the drum is tapered. The lining should exhibit contact across its entire width.
Shoes exhibiting contact only on one side should be replaced and the drum checked for runout or taper.
Inspect the adjuster screw assembly. Replace the assembly if the star wheel or threads are damaged, or the components are severely rusted or
corroded.
Discard the brake springs and retainer components if worn, distorted or collapsed. Also replace the springs if a brake drag condition had occurred.
Overheating will distort and weaken the springs.
Inspect the brake shoe contact pads on the support plate, replace the support plate if any of the pads are worn or rusted through. Also replace the plate
if it is bent or distorted.
1. Clean support plate with brake cleaner.
2. If new drums are being installed, remove protective coating with carburetor cleaner followed by final rinse with brake cleaner.
3. Clean and lubricate anchor pin with light coat of Mopar multi-mileage grease.
