Cutlass Ciera Cruiser V6-3300 3.3L (1989)
Brake Shoe: Adjustments
The rear drum brakes, have self-adjusting shoe mechanisms that assure correct lining-to-drum clearances at all times. The automatic adjusters
operate only when the brakes are applied as the vehicle is moving rearward.
Although the brakes are self-adjusting, an initial adjustment is necessary after the brake shoes have been replaced, or when the length of the star
wheel adjuster has been changed during some other service operation.
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear wheels and brake drums.
2. Check to make sure that parking brake cable linkage and levers on secondary brake shoe are in ``free'' position.
Measuring Brake Drum Inside Diameter
Adjusting Brake Shoe To Drum Clearance
Brake Adjustment Using Tool J-21177
3. Using tool J-21177, measure brake drum inside diameter.
4. Turn brake adjusting screw to expand shoes to diameter obtained on outside caliper portion of tool J-21177.
5. Install drums.
