Commander 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
Parking Brake Shoe: Adjustments
Rotor Removed
REAR DRUM IN HAT PARK BRAKE (ROTOR REMOVED)
Under normal circumstances, the only time adjustment is required is when the shoes are replaced, removed for access to other parts, or when one or both
rotors are replaced.
Adjustment can be made with a standard brake gauge or with adjusting tool. Adjustment is performed with the complete brake assembly installed on the
backing plate.
CAUTION: Before adjusting the park brake shoes be sure that the park brake lever is in the fully released position. If park brake lever is not
in the fully released position, the park brake shoes can not be accurately adjusted.
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Remove tire and wheel.
3. Remove disc brake caliper from caliper adapter See: Disc Brake System/Brake Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Disc Brake
Caliper - Removal.
4. Remove rotor from the axleshaft See: Disc Brake System/Brake Rotor/Disc/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Brake Rotor - Removal
.
NOTE: When measuring the brake drum diameter, the diameter should be measured in the center of the area in which the park brake shoes
contact the surface of the brake drum.
5. Using Brake Shoe Gauge, Special Tool C-3919 (1), or equivalent, accurately measure the inside diameter of the park brake drum portion of the
rotor.
6. Using a ruler (2) that reads in 64th of an inch, accurately read the measurement of the inside diameter of the park brake drum from the special tool.
