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Brake Shoe: Service and Repair

Shoes 

Removal 

1. Remove the brake drum. 

2. Inspect the rear brake assembly for the following:

1

The rear wheel cylinder for leakage.

2

The rear brake shoes and linings for contamination, and install new as necessary.

3

The springs for heat discoloration and install new as necessary.

4

The adjusting lever contact with the brake adjuster screw.

3. Inspect the rear brake shoes and linings for minimum thickness, above the backing plate or rivets, and install new as necessary.

4. Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw spring.

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